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1. The green fields represent the potentials of the university from where many will be built

and grown. The vanishing horizon spells out an unlimited arena for academic activities as

well as the boundless extent of what knowledge and products can bring.

2. The torch with the acronym of the university, ISU, with its burning red hot flames,

depicts the institution’s energy and dedication to its mission. It shares the rays of its

radiant light rays with the sun’s rays depicting the university as one of the leading

universities enlightening this world through education.

3. The shapes of concentric circles holding every element of the seal symmetric to their

common center is a symbol of balance and academic neutrality. The outermost one is a rope

spliced throughout its length of no distinguishable end strips symbolizing the strength and

unity of the elements therein. The institution’s official name, ISABELA STATE

UNIVERSITY is wrapped around its beginning from its founding year in 1978.

4. Overall, the SEAL is a simple and an uncomplicated creation that evokes integrity,

intelligence, excellence, beauty, energy, unity, peace and hope as it depicts an institution

– a University for People and Nature, keeping faithful to its past and steadfast towards

building a great future for people and the environment.

Section 3. University Vision

The Isabela State University as a leading, vibrant, comprehensive and research university

in the country and in the ASEAN region.

Section 4. University Mission

The Isabela State University is committed to develop highly trained and globally

competent professionals; generate innovative and cutting-edge knowledge and technologies for

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