Misamis University proudly received several Certificates of Recognition from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office X during the awarding ceremony held on August 19, 2025, at the Chali Resort and Conference Center, Cagayan de Oro City. The awards were personally received by University President, Dr. Karen Belina F. De Leon, highlighting MU’s consistent pursuit of excellence in higher education, innovation, and professional performance.

Among the commendations awarded were:

• Certificate of Recognition from CHED Region X for being granted Autonomous Status (valid from September 16, 2024 to September 15, 2027), further strengthening MU’s academic freedom and leadership in quality education.
• Certificate of Recognition from CHED Region X – Special Commendation for being a Top Performing School in the July 2024 Criminology Licensure Examination, ranking Top 3 in the category of 30–50 examinees, reflecting the university’s strong academic preparation and commitment to professional excellence.
• A.C.E. Awards Certificate of Recognition – Special Commendation granted to the Student Affairs and Services (SAS) Unit for Accuracy, Consistency, and Efficiency in Reports Submission, highlighting the unit’s dedication to excellence in institutional governance.