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CMC Recognized In ICON Awards Celebrating Internationalization Achievements And SDG Focused Initiatives

Central Mindanao Colleges CMC proudly marks another institutional milestone as it joins the Times Higher Education THE Impact Rankings 2025 with a 1501 plus placement, affirming its strong commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals SDGs through education, research, and community engagement.

This international recognition was officially conferred by Commission on Higher Education CHED Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis during CHED’s acknowledgment of Philippine higher education institutions honored by global ranking bodies. The award for CMC was received on behalf of the institution by CHED Region XII Regional Director Dr. Rody P. Garcia, MDM, Ed.D., JD, symbolizing the strong partnership between CMC and the regional office in championing higher education excellence and internationalization in SOCCSKSARGEN.

CMC’s achievement aligns with CHED’s memorandum inviting HEIs recognized by international ranking systems including QS, THE World, THE Asia, and THE Impact Rankings to the INTERNATIONALIZATION CHAMPIONS OF NATION BUILDING AND SUSTAINABILITY ICONS Awards 2025, a celebration of institutions demonstrating exemplary performance in global metrics. 

As part of its growing internationalization efforts, CMC places a strong emphasis on championing the SDGs, particularly: SDG 3 Good Health and Well Being, through health promotion initiatives for students and communities, SDG 4 Quality Education, by delivering accessible, relevant, and outcomes based learning, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, by supporting employability, entrepreneurship, and industry partnerships

SDG 16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, by fostering good governance, ethical leadership, and inclusive academic policies, SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals, through its expanding local and global institutional collaborations, CMC’s inclusion in the Impact Rankings underscores its sustained efforts to embed these SDGs across institutional systems, ensuring that academic programs, research outputs, extension initiatives, and student engaged projects contribute meaningfully to sustainable development.

CMC President Dr. Cynthia S. Asuncion welcomed the recognition, stating

“This achievement reflects the dedication of our entire academic community. It reinforces our commitment to nurture education that transforms learners and uplifts communities.” The Center for International Affairs and Linkages CIAL likewise emphasized the significance of the award

“Being acknowledged in the Impact Rankings strengthens our mission to pursue global standards, expand international linkages, and further champion sustainable development through innovative and inclusive academic practices.”

With this honor, Central Mindanao Colleges continues to establish itself as a forward looking, sustainability driven, and globally engaged institution, one that remains steadfast in its mission to contribute to regional and national progress through transformative education.

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