UP Tacloban, the 9th Constituent University of the University of the Philippines (UP) System, has just completed an extraordinary academic journey to NKUST on July 17, 2025.
Led by Dean Dr. Patricia Arinto—its incoming Chancellor—the UP Tacloban delegation experienced far more than a typical benchmarking visit. What unfolded was a remarkable exercise in University Mining, centered on the transformative milestones achieved by NKUST since its landmark merger of three universities eight years ago.
Within NKUST’s vibrant ecosystem, we discovered a wealth of inspiration: from its innovative and forward-looking university governance, to its thriving entrepreneurial university model, and a dynamic framework of industry-academia collaboration.
"We weren’t merely observing—we were digging deep," according to a UP Tacloban participant. Mining ideas, values, and visionary practices that could help shape the future of UP Tacloban was the purpose of this visit. The UP Tacloban delegation left with enlightened, energized, and empowered, driven by a bold vision to shape its own version of a BEST WISH University.
Curious about what that means? Come and find out for yourself. The future is calling—and we are already on our way.