22/10/2026
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October 21, 2026 - Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) continues to advance its internationalization efforts through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with Gyeongkuk National University (GKNU) ANCHOR Center of South Korea held at Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariรฑas.
Signed by ASCOT President Dr. Renato G. Reyes and Dr. Woo Taik Lim, Director of the ANCHOR Center, represented by Prof. Hwang Hui Yun, Executive Director, Operations Support Division, GKNU-ANCHOR Project Group Director, Bio-material Industrialization Support Center, GKNU- ANCHOR Project Group, the agreement aims to strengthen academic ties and foster meaningful exchanges among students, faculty members, and administrators of both institutions.
The partnership opens opportunities for student and faculty exchanges, joint research initiatives, collaborative academic programs, and the development of joint and dual-degree programs. It also highlights cooperation in agriculture research and development, creating opportunities to share expertise and explore solutions to practical challenges.
Also present during the signing were Dr. Alking Gorospe, Director of the Research and Development Office, alumni of GKNU; Dr. Mark Angelo Diaz, Dean of the School of Engineering, GKNU alumni; Engr. Bonifacio Gemphis Jr., Director, School of Engineering RAM Center; Lee Jiheum, Ph.D., Industry-Academic Cooperation Professor at GKNU, and Kim Gyoo Jin, PhD; Industry Academic Cooperation Professor at GKNU.
Beyond the formal agreement, the partnership reflects ASCOTโs commitment to building global connections that enrich learning, strengthen research, and expand opportunities for its academic community. Through international collaboration, ASCOT continues to create pathways for knowledge exchange and innovation that benefit both its campus and the wider community.
Photos from Dr. Renato G. Reyes and Dr. Mark Angelo E. Diaz
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