Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (Xavier University) has been formally accepted as a member of the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Network, a global initiative dedicated to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through higher education.

The confirmation was conveyed through official communication from Times Higher Education, which welcomed Xavier University to what it described as “a dynamic, diverse global community of future-facing universities ready to lead the global drive for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.”

The Sustainability Impact Network provides universities with access to performance benchmarking, research analysis, peer networking, and platforms for knowledge-sharing in the field of sustainable development. Through its membership, Xavier University is now eligible to participate in the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings, which assess universities’ contributions to the SDGs across teaching, research, outreach, and stewardship.

University officials recognized this development as an affirmation of Xavier University’s enduring commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Membership in the network enables the university to showcase its contributions to the community, measure its impact against global standards, and strengthen partnerships that promote innovation and collaboration in sustainable development.

This milestone reaffirms Xavier University’s mission of forming leaders who are competent, compassionate, and committed to the common good, while contributing actively to the global call for sustainable and inclusive development.

For more information on the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Network and Ratings, visit https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings-news/sustainability-impact-ratings-new-framework-and-network-universities