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SMU fosters global education through the SEA Teacher Project The Marian community welcomes the exchange of international students and faculty as part of the SEA Teacher Project, an initiative to foster global education and cultural exchange, from November 4-29, 2024. Outbound Exchange Twelve Marian pre-service teachers embarked on international practicum experiences in Indonesia and Thailand. […]

HTM Dep’t Head and SoGS Dean renew commitment to int’l standards through certification recognition Mr. John Michael C. Ibarra, head of the Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Department, and Dr. Mayvelyn S. Covita, dean of the School of Graduate Studies (SoGS), have renewed their international certification designations as Certified Hospitality Professional (CHP) and Certified Tourism

SMU and Howest University hold partnership meeting Saint Mary’s University welcomed six partners from Howest University of Applied Sciences (Belgium) in a partnership meeting at the University Boardroom on Nov. 11, 2024. Howest University is one of SMU’s active partners in the European Region. Together, SMU and Howest have an active collaboration in information technology,

Ayangan’s Ipad Ritual held at Saint Mary’s University, Bayombong On October 30, at 8:00 A.M, at the Verbist Park, the Ipad ritual was performed. Saint Mary’s University came alive with the sounds and sights of this traditional Ayangan thanksgiving ritual. The ceremony, led by a mumbaki, served as a powerful gesture and re-enactment of gratitude

Community Feast concludes SMU’s IP and Museum Month celebration The spirit of unity and cultural pride was palpable as the community feast was celebrated at the Rev. Fr. Tonus Gymnasium on October 30, 2024. Following an earlier ritual at JVD amphitheater, the festivities carried on with a vibrant program facilitated by Mr. Allan Guiab, fostering

SMU HTM students reap awards in 17th HRT and 15th NFS As Bear Bryant says, “If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high, but so are the rewards.”  Hence, with passion, perseverance and dedication, HTM students achieved 3 Gold Medals,

SMU-led research won INTERNATIONAL BEST PAPER AWARD Two (2) SMU-led technical research papers were presented and published in the 5th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (iBioMed2024) conducted Oct 23 – 25, 2024 in Bali, Indonesia. One of the two papers won the INTERNATIONAL BEST PAPER AWARD. The said research paper entitled, “Development of an Integrated

Marian startup team OnioNet wins 1st Place at iDeaTech 2024 Cauayan City, October 16, 2024 – In a remarkable showcase of innovation and community-focused technology, the Marian startup team OnioNet has clinched 1st place at the iDeaTech 2024 Pitching Competition held at the ICON Convention Center. This annual event, co-hosted by the DOST ISU Smart

School leaders embrace CICM Charism and Marian values in leadership training Saint Mary’s University (SMU) recently hosted a transformative two-day training program centered on CICM Charism and Mariology: Marian Values and Virtues. The event aimed to ensure school leaders align their leadership with the CICM charism and emulate the values and virtues of Mary. It

Saint Mary’s University recognizes academic scholars and service grantees Saint Mary’s University honored a total of 1,957 students who exhibited academic excellence and dedicated service to the University through a recognition ceremony held at the Tonus Gymnasium on Oct. 16, 2024, at 7:30 am. The event featured a keynote address from University President Dr. John