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Community ties fortified in stakeholders’ meeting and extension activities On May 21, 2025, the Community Engagement and Indigenous Peoples Studies Center and the School of Teacher Education and Humanities held a successful one-day community extension and Stakeholders Meeting at Purok Gonggongob, Cabuluan, Villaverde, and Sitio Masina, Baretbet, Bagabag, gathering local leaders, community members, and learners […]

SMU forges alliance with CHED for Internationalization Convergence Saint Mary’s University joined six higher educational institutions in Region 2 in signing a partnership agreement with the Commission on Higher Education R2 for internationalization convergence at Mallig Plains Colleges, Inc. on May 19, 2025.  The signing is a manifestation of the Commission’s recognition of the critical

SMU recommended for Stage 2 ISO 21001:2018 audit Saint Mary’s University (SMU) achieved a significant milestone, having been recommended for a Stage 2 audit under ISO 21001:2018, the international standard for educational organizations’ management systems. This recommendation follows a rigorous Stage 1 audit on May 20, 2025. Ms. Elizabeth M. Villezar of SETSCO Services Pte.

SMU graduate students organize BADDANG 4.0 Community engagement is an integral component of the Master of Arts in Teaching – Social Studies program of Saint Mary’s University, particularly in the course Advanced Intercultural Geography. This approach recognizes that meaningful learning happens not only through theoretical instruction but also through immersive, real-world experiences that foster civic

SMU MBA students visit coop to enhance learning experience The Management of Cooperative class, under the guidance of Dr. Loreta V. Garlitos, conducted an educational visit to Tam-an Banaue Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BMPC), located in Poblacion South, Solano on May 3, 2025. The visit aimed to deepen the students’ understanding of cooperative operations and best practices

Self-defense seminar workshop held at SMU In response to the growing need for personal safety, empowerment, and holistic well-being, a self-defense seminar workshop was held on April 30, 2025, at the Cornelius Tonus Gymnasium. The whole-day event brought together students and professionals for an immersive, hands-on learning experience, equipping participants with essential skills to protect

JTHMAP Cagayan Valley Region conducts regional membership caravan and seminar The Junior Tourism and Hospitality Management Association of the Philippines (JTHMAP) – Cagayan Valley Region conducted its Regional Membership Caravan and Seminar on April 30, 2025, via Zoom, bringing together tourism and hospitality students and professionals from across the region. With the theme “Voices That

SGS studes lead Executive Leadership Seminar to empower MSMEs The School of Graduate Studies of Saint Mary’s University conducted a lecture-seminar titled “Leading with Impact: Practical Executive Strategies for MSMEs’ Greater Success” on May 3, 2025 at AVR 1, John Van Bauwel Building, and attended by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in coordination with

SMU-ROTC Unit displays tactical excellence in RAATI 2025, earns commendations The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Unit of Saint Mary’s University (SMU) demonstrated high standards of discipline, leadership, and military proficiency during the Regional Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection (RAATI) 2025, conducted on May 6 at the university grounds. Extending through the morning session, COL

SMU MBA students gain insights from local MSME and agricultural ventures Strategic Management students from Saint Mary’s University under Dr. Harrison T. Villanueva gained firsthand insights on Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Agriculture during an enriching learning visit on May 3, 2025.  The first stop was JEM Food Products, a cacao enterprise in Buenavista, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya,