College of Teacher Education (CTE) Dean Divina M. Yango presented an award of Excellence in Quality Assurance in Teacher Education (EQUATE) received by BSU from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on April 2, 2025 at the Manila Hotel. The award was presented to BSU constituents on April 7, 2025 after the Flag Raising Ceremony in front of the BSU Administration Building.

The award is a recognition of the unwavering commitment to achieve National Education Developmental goals specially through the delivery of quality pre-service teacher education programs. According to Yango, there are 1,553 Teacher Education Institutes (TEIs) in the Philippines, and BSU is one of the 33 institutions that was awarded for both Elementary and Secondary Teacher Education levels. Yango explained that CHED assessed the TEIs based on the minimum standards, program accreditation, and their performance in the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT). She thanked the BSU administration for the support and the faculty members and students for their dedication.