Divine Word University recently reached a major milestone in its transformation in digital education journey through the launch of its new website on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at its Madang Campus.
Implemented under the university’s office of the Vice President for Planning and Development, Mrs. Julie Ruene, through the DWU Marketing Division, this was accomplished in an effort to modernize the institution’s digital presence as well as strengthen its online presence.
Speaking at the launch, DWU President Prof. Fr. Philip Gibbs said the new platform would better display the universities' institutional profile.
"This new website gives us an opportunity to tell the DWU story more clearly—a story of quality education, research, community engagement, Christian values, and integral human development.”
“It allows us to share our programs, our achievements, our services, and our hopes for the future."
Furthermore, he stated that the University remains committed to innovation and continuous improvement by embracing digital solutions that support teaching, learning, research, and institutional development.
On the website development project, DWU Website Development Manager, Apsie Tese, acknowledged the University President and Executive Management for entrusting the project to him and his team – a project that took almost seven months to complete.
He acknowledged the previous website team for laying the foundation on which the new platform was built and thanked all DWU campuses, Campus Administrators, Faculties, and content contributors for their collaboration.
He also applauded the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) team for providing the infrastructure that enabled the successful implementation of the new system.
"The launch marks a significant step in the University's journey towards digital transformation. The new website builds upon the foundation of the previous platform while preparing for future integrations.”
“Our team remains committed to strengthening DWU's presence in the digital space and ensuring the platform continues to evolve to meet the University's future needs.”
DWU Website Team Lead, Bernard Antwi-Gyimah, encouraged students, staff, alumni, and other users to provide feedback on the new website, emphasizing that continuous improvement would ensure the platform evolves to meet the changing needs of the University community.
"The website is not the end of the journey but the beginning of continuous improvement. We welcome constructive feedback as we continue to refine, optimize, and enhance the platform to provide a better digital experience for everyone.”
Director of ICT Benjamin Cheong praised the collaborative efforts of the Marketing Division's website team and ICT staff, describing the project as a successful example of teamwork and innovation.
The ceremony concluded with an official countdown and live demonstration of the new website, showcasing its modern design, improved navigation, enhanced functionality, and user-friendly features.
