In an exciting development for the Philippine Normal University (PNU), Dr. Adrian Rodgers, an esteemed Associate Professor from The Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus, USA, has officially begun his tenure as a Visiting Professor. His arrival on April 22, 2025, marked the beginning of an enriching academic collaboration, with PNU’s top management officials welcoming him during a special dinner held in his honor.

Dr. Rodgers, who previously served as the Director of International Programs at OSU, brings a wealth of expertise to PNU. Throughout his stay in the Philippines, from April 22 to July 16, 2025, he aims to foster scholarly engagement, promote academic excellence, and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across PNU’s campuses. This initiative is expected to enhance the university’s academic environment and broaden the horizons of both faculty and students.

Dr. Rodgers’ visit represents a highly anticipated opportunity for PNU to further its mission of producing globally competitive educators. Over the course of his stay, he will lead a series of lectures, conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, and engage in one-on-one mentoring with faculty members and graduate students—all designed to enrich the academic experience at the university.

Wasting no time, Dr. Rodgers immediately immersed himself in PNU’s academic activities. His first major engagement was serving as a resource person during the Workshop of the National Network of Normal Schools (3NS) for Future Research Collaboration, held from April 23 to 25, 2025, at PNU Manila. The event gathered a diverse group of educators who participated in scholarly discussions aimed at advancing teacher education research.

In addition to his involvement at PNU Manila, Dr. Rodgers also served as a resource person at the International Conference on Multicultural Education and Interdisciplinary Studies organized by PNU Mindanao in Butuan City. There, he delivered a well-received talk titled “Preparing for Diversity: Professional Development for Today’s Educators.” His presentation emphasized the importance of professional development in equipping educators for the challenges of teaching in diverse and multicultural environments—a theme of growing significance in today’s globalized educational landscape.

As Dr. Rodgers continues his work at PNU over the next few months, the university looks forward to deepening its collaboration with OSU through a memorandum of understanding signed in 2024.