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SMUGS general PTA assembly On August 1, 2025, the Saint Mary’s University Grade School Faculty held a meeting with the parents and guardians for the General Parent-Teacher Assembly at the Sacred Heart Chapel. The gathering served as an orientation on the school’s general affairs, including updates on the budget, upcoming programs, and institutional plans for […]

An inspiring day of service and dedication: Saint Mary’s University Grade School holds BSP & GSP investiture ceremony The event took place at the SMU Main Campus Cornelius Tonus Gymnasium on July 31, 2025. This celebration of youth leadership and community service marked the SMUGS’s much-anticipated Investiture Ceremony for its young scouts. The event formally

SMU Honors Exemplary Employees and Teams at Gawad Maria 2025 Honoring the tradition of recognizing the commendable accomplishments of employees and teams or units in Saint Mary’s University, the Administration held the “Gawad Maria” last August 13 at the Fr. Cornelious Tonus Gymnasium. The “Gawad Maria” publicly acknowledges the efforts of the employees in terms

SMU Holds First Flag-Raising Ceremony for AY 2025–2026 Saint Mary’s University held its first flag-raising ceremony for Academic Year 2025–2026 on August 13, 2025, at the Fr. Godfrey Lambrecht Stage (4 Pillars), organized by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs and Services. In his message, University President Dr. John Octavious S. Palina reminded

SMU receives citation for outstanding global performance In the 4th regular session of the 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Nueva Vizcaya, Saint Mary’s University was awarded a Commendation for its outstanding global performance in the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI).              Established in 2018, WURI was created as a response to the usual rankings

Honoring a missionary heart: Fr. Tamisen ends chaplaincy at SMU After more than four years of fruitful missionary apostolate in the academe. Fr. Alberto I. Tamisen, CICM, officially bade goodbye to Saint Mary’s University where he worked as University Chaplain for 5 years. Fr. Bitoy started his stint as chaplain at the height of the

SMU Researchers Present at International Conference in Thailand Five faculty members from Saint Mary’s University presented their research at the 12th HCU National and International Conference in Thailand, held on July 30-31, 2025. The conference theme, “Research to Serve Society,” commemorated 50 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. The faculty members are the

DOT grants SMU the FBSE Academic Partner Award On July 21, 2025, the Department of Tourism (DOT) kicked off the FBSE Summit and Recognition Night at the Bellevue Hotel-Manila in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, celebrating the steadfast commitment to excellence in service across the Philippine tourism sector.  A major highlight of the event was the Recognition

10 SMU HTM students head to the US for summer work and travel The Cultural Exchange Students Program or Summer Work and Travel (SWT) Abroad Program is designed by the State Department to allow Hospitality and Tourism Management students from other countries to explore the USA through a 3-month work and 1-month travel experience. Hence,