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The MSU System Presidents

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DR. ANTONIO ISIDRO

1st President (1962-1969)

Ideas are movers of the world… The capacity to develop good ideas as well as the power to translate them to reality – these are the hallmarks of the true MSU student.

DR. ALFREDO Q. PRIMERO

Regent In-charge (1969-1970)
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DR. MAUYAG M. TAMANO

2nd President (1970-1975)

The MSU constituents will continue to play decisive and bold steps in the thrust for national solidarity and move at a fast pace, without let-up in the efforts to respond to the urgent needs and demands of contemporary society in Southern Philippines, and the nation as a whole.

ATTY. TOCOD MACARAYA, SR.

Office In-charge (1974-1975)

”Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave.” Young and old are enjoined to seek knowledge through all their lives. Indeed, knowledge conquers all. It conquers all evils. The mission of everyone in this world, whatever his religion, is to serve God by doing good.

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GOV. MOHAMAD ALI M. DIMAPORO

Acting President (1976-1986)

In this time of stress, we are trying to search for measures that could spell for the nation better harmony and progress under an atmosphere of mutual respect and tolerance.

MANGIGIN D. MAGOMNANG

Regent In-charge (1986)

The virtues of decency, integrity, honor, love, courage… are hallmarks of a strong moral character. Strive therefore to acquire them, for your own sake, for the sake of the family that you will raise, for the sake of the community in which you will live and for the sake of the Filipino nation as a whole.

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DR. AHMAD E. ALONTO, JR.

3rd President (1987-1992)

HADJA SITTIE NURLAYLAH EMILY M. MAROHOMBSAR

4th President (1993-1999)

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PROF. DIAMAEL M. LUCMAN

Acting President (January-September 1999)

With the sustained efforts of the constituents, MSUS shall become not only a center of academic excellence but also an effective instrument of socio-economic and political development in the South.

CAMAR A. UMPA, Ph.D

5th president (1999-2005)

For our country to join the ranks of the richest nations, it must begin a consistent massive buildup of its Science and Technology capability.

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RICARDO F. DE LEON, Ph.D.

Acting President (2005)

MACAPADO ABATON MUSLIM, Ph.D

6th President (March 5, 2010-March 7, 2016) Acting President (January 4, 2008-March 4, 2010)

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HABIB W. MACAAYONG, DPA

7th President (March 8, 2016 - March 8, 2022)

He who boldly walks that extras mile toward the realization of his full human potential makes the greatest contribution to society in general and the Mindanao State University in particular-himself and his service.