CNSC Reaches Global Heights with Virtual MOU Signing Ceremony with Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo, Indonesia By: CRISANTO S. RAMIREZ, MBA Head, Alumni Affairs Office, 2025 On February 3, 2025, Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) achieved a significant milestone in its internationalization journey through a virtual Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony with Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMP), Indonesia. Held via Zoom, this landmark event underscores CNSCโs dedication to fostering international partnerships that broaden global learning opportunities and elevate academic standards. This collaboration, spearheaded by CNSCโs Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) program under the College of Business and Public Administration, represents a pivotal step toward equipping students, faculty, and alumni with globally competitive competencies in an interconnected world.The online ceremony gathered distinguished leaders from both institutions. Representing UMP were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, Rector of UMP; Dr. Jeki Mediantari W. Wibawanti, Director for Cooperation and International Affairs; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tusino, Vice President of UMP. From CNSC, the delegation was led by Dr. Marlo M. De La Cruz, PECE, CNSC President, alongside Ms. Nicole Anne G. Panotes, his Executive Assistant; Dr. Dolores Volante, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Crisanto S. Ramirez, MBA, Head of the Alumni Affairs Office and BSOA Program Chairperson; Dr. Gehana D. Lamug, Dean of the College of Business and Public Administration; and BSOA faculty members Ms. Frances Noegeline P. Manila, MBA, and Ms. Joanne M. Orendain, MBM. During the event, De La Cruz emphasized the significance of this partnership, highlighting its potential to provide students and faculty with opportunities to excel on a global stage. He noted that the collaboration is not just a formal agreement but a shared commitment to fostering academic excellence and innovation through international engagement. Through this MOU, CNSC aims to enhance academic exchanges, faculty development, and collaborative research initiatives, positioning the BSOA program as a leader in Office Administration education. This strategic partnership aligns with CNSCโs vision to achieve Level IV accreditationโthe highest distinction in academic program evaluationโand further solidify its standing as a premier institution of higher learning. UMP Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, commending CNSCโs proactive efforts to establish meaningful international collaborations. He also emphasized the importance of leveraging technology, as demonstrated by the virtual signing ceremony, to bridge geographical barriers and strengthen global ties. The MOU also underscores CNSCโs commitment to its alumni, offering them access to international academic networks and resources that can advance their careers in competitive global industries. This virtual signing ceremony serves as a testament to CNSCโs resilience, adaptability, and forward-thinking vision in pursuing global collaboration. It reflects the institutionโs unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, even amidst modern challenges. As CNSC and UMP embark on this promising partnership, the MOU represents more than a formal agreement. It is a shared vision to cultivate globally competent graduates and foster a culture of academic distinction. This historic achievement reaffirms CNSCโs position as a trailblazer in higher education, ready to make a lasting impact on the global stage.