DNSC attains highest webometrics ranking since inception, ranks 54th nationwide

PANABO CITY – Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) has achieved a historic milestone in the January 2025 Edition (2025.1.0 Beta) of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, marking its highest placement since its establishment. DNSC secured the top spot among State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the Davao Region, underscoring its consistent growth and […]
Pres. Sorrosa’s SOCA revisits 2024 milestones, underlining readiness for university status

by Rochie Gabatilla and Briane Daniel, DNSC-PCNHS Interns PANABO CITY – Three decades after becoming Davao del Norte State College (DNSC), the institution is preparing for yet another major transition. During the State of the College Address (SOCA) delivered by President Joy M. Sorrosa on February 14, 2025, a highlight of the Charter Day Celebration, […]
Hope Shining Bright on 30th Charter Day: DNSC treks to Talaingod to donate solar lights to IP families

by Camela Guzman and Eros Ulysses Pajota, DNSC BACOMM Interns PANABO CITY – As part of its 30th Charter Day Celebration, Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) brought hope and light to the Indigenous Peoples (IP) community of Sitio Lomondong, Brgy. Dagohoy, Talaingod on February 10, 2025. Through the “Maagwang Taliwala sa Marukilum” project, the […]
Six DNSC programs earn AACCUP Level 1 Accreditation

PANABO CITY – Six academic programs of Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) have been granted Level 1 Accreditation by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), another milestone in the institution’s commitment to academic excellence. The accredited programs include Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Bachelor of Science in Disaster […]
HB 11344 converting Davao del Norte State College into a university submitted for HOR 3rd and Final Reading

PANABO CITY – House Bill No. 11344 or “An Act Converting the Davao del Norte State College in Panabo City, Province of Davao del Norte into a State University and Appropriating Funds Therefor” was submitted for its third and final reading in the House of Representatives on February 3, 2025. Lobbied by DavNor 2nd District […]
DNSC and University of San Agustin ink MoU to strengthen academic and research Collaboration

PANABO CITY – Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) and the University of San Agustin in Iloilo formalized their academic and research collaboration with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on January 30, 2025, at the Gender and Development (GAD) Conference Room. The MoU defines key areas of cooperation, including student and faculty exchanges, joint […]
PASINATI assists new students for the Second Semester of AY 2024-2025

PANABO CITY – Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) welcomed new students for the second semester of the Academic Year 2024–2025 on January 28 at the Office of the Student Development and Services (OSDS) Conference Room. Nine students attended the orientation and learned about the student welfare services provided by the College. The PASINATI orientation, […]
DNSC and University of the Ryukyus sign MOA, finalizing research collaboration

PANABO CITY – Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) and the University of the Ryukyus in Nishihara, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, have officially entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to collaborate on a marine biology research project on January 24, 2025. The research initiative, titled “Assessing the Impact of Sedimentation on Coral Reef Ecosystems in […]
ILEGG’s BPA program facilitates stakeholders’ consultation for proposed curriculum revision

PANABO CITY – The Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) program, under Davao del Norte State College’s Institute of Leadership, Governance, and Continuing Studies (DNSC-ILEGG), held a stakeholders’ consultation on January 23, 2025, at the DNSC Gender and Development (GAD) Building Conference Room. The consultation aimed to gather insights and feedback for the proposed revision of […]
QAO welcomes new IQA members, conducts another round of training

PANABO CITY – Davao del Norte State College’s Quality Assurance Office (QAO) conducted the Internal Quality Audit Training last January 23-24, 2025. It was held at the College Hostel Function Hall and Gender and Development Building Conference Room. The training was attended by 21 returning and 13 new internal quality auditors. Prof. Sevetrim B. Torrejos […]
