In order for a person to survive in the world today, he must be geared with armors
which will help him win the battle. The soldiers must be trained and should undergo rigorous
trainings before they will be sent to the battlefield in order to win. Likewise, students should be
holistically trained and equipped with armors which are essential for them to succeed in the
battle. The armors of our students are roots in education. Education will be the most compelling
weapon that they will have for them to combat and go along with life.
How can we ever forget the name Iloilo Normal Institute and later the Iloilo Normal
School hundred years ago? It was one of the five tributary schools created to address the need
to trained Filipino teachers under the tutelage of Thomasites. Now it is widely known as West
Visayas State University where small dreams and aspirations are made to become a reality.
WVSU’s name had been embroidered in our hearts and can never be forgotten, can never
thrown in despair. It was a name that brought fortune to all those in present and definitely in
the future. West Visayas State University had been instrumental in the realization of every
student’s dreams. It never stops to fulfill its function in uplifting, honing and developing worthy
citizen of the country who can compete with the world. Its name resounds and had received
various recognitions for being a top performing school, being recognized as a center of teaching
excellence and awarded as champion in various contest not only in the region but in the whole
archipelago.
The WVSU community is geared with its high-calibre teachers as the primary weavers of
development. The teachers were recognized for their outstanding teaching performance and
were given awards, the very reasons why many graduating high school students in the region
vie to be admitted in school to earn degrees. Further, they believe that WVSU can provide
updated instructions through the strong support of the faculty and staff, states of the art
facilities and methods in teaching. The achievements of these teachers are proves that the
spearheaded various projects. According to them, WVSU is a big part in their lives; making
them more successful in their career. In addition to this, the university is composed of
organizations that had been instrumental in developing the leadership skills of the students by
engaging them in leadership seminars and workshops. This had served as an avenue for the
students in developing their leadership capabilities, thus empowering them with the necessary
skills and attitudes which they can use to function in their workplaces after graduation.
The West Visayas State University as one of the leading institutions in the country
continues to soar high and achieve excellence. Its name will forever on the pedestal by being
known as the university which is a rich source of determined, resourceful, creative and
productive individuals who can answer the call of the world for global competitiveness. WVSU’s
place will forever remain in the lives of every graduate it has produced. Let your life be laced by