Northwest Samar State University

Northwest Samar State University
Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Hilagang Kanlurang Samar (Filipino)
Former names
  • Tiburcio Tancinco Memorial Vocational School (1959–1982)
  • Tiburcio Tancinco Memorial Institute of Science and Technology (1982–2009)
Motto in English
Resilience | Integrity | Service | Excellence
TypeState university
Established1959
PresidentDr. Benjamin L. Pecayo
Vice-presidentDr. Ramil S. Catamora
(VP for Academic Affairs)
Dr. James R. Kim
(VP for SAP-IOMD)
Dr. Riz Rupert L. Ortiz
(VP for Research, Extension & External Affairs)
Engr. Rhio C. Dimakiling
(VP for Administrative Affairs)
Location
Calbayog
,
Samar
,
Philippines

12°04′15″N 124°35′46″E / 12.07083°N 124.59598°E / 12.07083; 124.59598
ColorsGreen, White, & Rust Orange
NicknameNwSSU Lions
Websitewww.nwssu.edu.ph
Northwest Samar State University is located in Visayas
Northwest Samar State University
Location in the Visayas
Northwest Samar State University is located in Philippines
Northwest Samar State University
Location in the Philippines

Northwest Samar State University is a public university in the Philippines located in Calbayog with extension campus in San Jorge, Samar. It is mandated to provide advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction and training in trade, fishery, agriculture, science, education, commerce, engineering, forestry, nautical courses and other related fields. It is also mandated to undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.[1] Its main campus is in Calbayog.[2]

  1. ^ Philippine Republic Act 9719 Section 2
  2. ^ Philippine Republic Act 9719 Section 1