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SMU Researchers Bring Local Research to the Global Sustainability Governance Stage The Development Academy of the Philippines–Graduate School of Public Management (DAP-GSPM) formally opened its inaugural Sustainability Governance International Conference 2026 (SG ICon26) on September 29, 2026, at Casa de Polo, Valenzuela City. Anchored on the theme, “Forging Pathways to Sustainable Futures: Governance in the

Champions of Cultural Heritage: SMU-HTM and LGU Hungduan Launch Sustainable Tourism Alliance Continuing its steadfast mission to Inspire sustainability, Innovate community-based tourism, and Influence positive growth, the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management of Saint Mary’s University (SMU-HTM) has formally established a historic community partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Hungduan, Ifugao. Through

Elevating Industry Standards: Anna Victoria Celestine Belen Achieves Certified Hospitality Management Professional Credential BAYOMBONG, Philippines — Demonstrating a continued pursuit of academic and professional excellence, Ms. Anna Victoria Celestine R. Belen, a laboratory assistant in the Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) department, has successfully earned the Certified Hospitality Management Professional (CHMP) credential. The CHMP designation

SMU Researchers Publish Study on Mobile Application Adoption and Self-Regulated Learning in Scopus-Indexed Journal Saint Mary’s University celebrates the publication of a research article by SMU alumna Miss Shenna Mae B. Decoro and Dr. Elsa L. Cajucom, Professor and Director of the Center for Natural Sciences, in the Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia (JPII), a Scopus-indexed journal published by Universitas Negeri Semarang.

CEBU CITY — Saint Mary’s University (SMU) joined Catholic educators and institutions from across the country at the 2026 Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) National Convention, held at the Waterfront Hotel Cebu City from September 23 to 25, under the theme “Newness in Catholic Education: Charting a Constellation of Hope.” Day 1 opened

Marian Pol Sci majors bag top awards at POLITEIA 2026 Policy research, writing, and communication took center stage at POLITEIA: A Policy Research and Advocacy Seminar-Workshop, held on September 28 at the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT). Political Science majors of Saint Mary’s University took part and brought home the top three places in

Team n0ct1$ Represents Saint Mary’s University at Hack for Gov 5 in Tuguegarao City On September 25, 2026, Team n0ct1$ of Saint Mary’s University competed in Hack for Gov 5 at Cagayan State University’s Andrews Campus, showcasing their cybersecurity expertise. The day-long Capture the Flag (CTF) event brought together top student cybersecurity talent from across

Saint Mary’s University ranks 341st worldwide in UI GreenMetric 2026 Saint Mary’s University has risen to the Top 350 sustainable universities in the world, ranking 341st globally in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026, with an overall score of 7,650 points. The achievement places SMU among the Top 8 Philippine Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs),

SMU-URC advances research excellence; strengthens competencies in ethics, AI, and data analysis The University Research Center (URC) of Saint Mary’s University (SMU) conducted the Comprehensive Research Orientations and Data Analysis Certification Exam on September 16 at the Apo Pilo Computer Lab, providing participants with training on research ethics, responsible artificial intelligence (AI) use, academic integrity,

SMU Hosts Seminar on Transforming Intellectual Property into Market-Ready Innovations Through Design Thinking Saint Mary’s University opened its doors to educators, IT professionals, and innovators for a day-long seminar titled “Transforming Intellectual Property (IP) to Market-Ready Innovations Using Design Thinking,” held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Fr. Gerry Bouckaert Hall. The event was