𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰.

Second-year Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECED) students at Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) College of Education (CEd) facilitate the "Play. Read. Grow." event, turning their final requirements into an interactive community engagement at the Farmers’ Training Center, 5 December.

The event serves as the students' culminating practical activity, guiding young participants through carefully designed stations featuring storytelling, physical play, cognitive challenges, and creative expression. Also, this hands-on application demonstrates their mastery in creating integrated learning experiences that support all domains of a child's growth by applying developmental theories to orchestrate play-based sessions that foster language, motor skills, problem-solving, and social-emotional development.

𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐩: 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝟑𝟎𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐔𝐈𝐆𝐌 𝐖𝐔𝐑, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) has achieved a significant rise in the 2025 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings (WUR), climbing to 308th place globally from 324th the previous year. This upward movement reflects the University's continued commitment to fostering environmental conservation, as it solidifies its standing as a national and regional leader, holding firm at 5th in the Philippines and 1st within Central Luzon.

The University’s overall score saw a positive increase of 3.2%, reaching 7,662.5 points. This growth was fueled by outstanding progress in several key areas, most notably in Waste Management, where TAU’s score soared by 38.1%. This remarkable improvement propelled its national category rank from 15th to an impressive 6th place, highlighting the success of its targeted sustainability programs.

TAU also maintained its position as a national frontrunner in Energy and Climate Change, securing 5th place, nationally, with 1,685 points. This consistent top-tier performance underscores the institution's long-term commitment to energy efficiency, renewable resources, and climate action initiatives, forming a core pillar of its green advocacy.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏: 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Third-year AB Economics students at Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) launch ARTGRIPRENEURSHIP: Econvergence 2025, 5 December, at the CAS Boulevard and Amphitheater, bringing the theme “FIESTAng MASAYA at PASKONG SAGANA para SAAN nga ba?” to life. Six student groups showcase their entrepreneurial spirit through creative, agriculture-inspired ventures.

Organized by the Economic Society, the event promotes practical business skills and meaningful economic dialogue. The activity also highlights student-led innovations that merge artistic expression with agricultural entrepreneurship, emphasizing how festive celebrations can align with community prosperity.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

Gathering faculty and research coordinators to recalibrate research efforts in facing future challenges, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), through the College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF), opens the Research Capability Building activity at the Farmers’ Training Center, 5 December. The program begins with messages from CAF Dean Dr. Sinamar E. Estudillo and Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training Dr. Edmar N. Franquera, followed by updates on CAF Research and Extension 2025. Dr. Maria Elena T. Caguioa, Director for the Department of Research and Development, also leads the first session on “Recalibrating R&D: The Challenge of Today and Tomorrow,” engaging participants in discussions on strengthening the University’s research direction.

In the afternoon, the activity continues with the second session on Gender and Development (GAD) Integration in Research, presented by Dr. Ma. Theresa B. Nardo, GAD Director. Moderated exchanges allow participants to deepen their understanding of inclusive and gender-responsive research practices. The event concludes with closing remarks from Ms. Milleate P. Omaney, CAF Assistant Dean, underscoring CAF’s commitment to enhancing research capacity and fostering innovation across disciplines.