The University of Cagayan Valley (UCV), formerly known as the Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao (CCT) and Cagayan Teachers College (CTC), was founded in April 1948, from the rubbles and devastating aftermath of World War II. The country was still in economic chaos since most schools have been destroyed or burned and were being rebuilt and rehabilitated. There was a dearth of teachers all over the country and people were just getting over their travails and horrifying experiences during the war. The University operates under a Quality Management System institutionally based on the applicable elements of ISO 9001:2015 and DNVGL Standard 0029 particularly for Maritime Education Programs. Considering the rapid societal changes brought about by new technologies and social media sites, the University keeps pace by continuously strengthening its research, upgrading its instruction and expanding its horizons along community extension. A milestone in the University’s history was the passing of the leadership torch. On September 5, 2019, Dr. Victor V. Perez, after 39 years of long and dedicated service, bequeathed the University Presidency to Dr. Esther Susan N. Perez-Mari, MSc-FM, MD, PhD, an eminent and internationally reputed scientist-researcher who is now leading and maintaining the global competitiveness and comparability of the University of Cagayan Valley in consonance with its Philosophy, Vision and Mission.