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Preserving Life, Honoring Heritage: SMU Commemorates World’s Indigenous Peoples Day Saint Mary’s University (SMU) commemorated the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with a Eucharistic Celebration on August 11, 2026. The 8:30 AM Mass was held at the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel. Sponsored by the School of Health and Natural Sciences (SHANS), the […]

SMU Researcher Publishes in Scopus-Indexed Q3 Journal, Advancing Research on Student Telemental Health Saint Mary’s University (SMU) proudly congratulates Mrs. Pearl Via S. Coballes and her co-authors for their latest international research publication in a Scopus-indexed Q3 journal, further strengthening the University’s commitment to research excellence and impactful scholarship. Mrs. Coballes, together with Kristine Ann

SMU Stands with Kasibu; Opposes Large-Scale Mining thru Prayer, Solidarity Affirming its solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and local communities in their continued opposition to large-scale mining and its threats to the environment, livelihoods, and future generations, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) joined the residents of Kasibu in a Eucharistic Celebration at the community barricade, August 1.

SMU-CEIPSC expands community efforts to Kasibu; forges five-year partnership with Sitio Bimmito, Nantawakan Elementary School A five-year partnership between Saint Mary’s University (SMU) and Sitio Bimmito in Barangay Nantawakan, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya officially commenced following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the university, the Barangay Local Government Unit, and Nantawakan Elementary School

SMU is Now an SDG Stakeholders’ Chamber Member; Marquez Attends Oath Taking Saint Mary’s University has been accepted as a member of the Department for Economy, Planning and Development’s Stakeholders’ Chamber on the Sustainable Development Goals. The membership has been formalized during the oath-taking ceremony held at the DEPDev Office, Mega Tower, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong

SMU Reaffirms Commitment to Environmental Stewardship On Friday, July 24, 2026, the Ubbog ken Biag Alliance–Watershed Defenders for Life and Livelihood was launched at the Sacred Heart Center of Saint Mary’s University (SMU). As one of the alliance’s lead organizers, SMU joined indigenous peoples, faith-based organizations, academic institutions, civil society groups, and environmental advocates in

SMU-CEIPSC inks five-year partnership with Anayo Aritao; Partners with Purok Bagingey, Anayo ES  Saint Mary’s University, through the Community Engagement and Indigenous Peoples Studies Center (CEIPSC), officially adopts Purok Bagingey of Barangay Anayo in Aritao, along with Anayo Elementary School (AES), as its new partner community and school through the signing of a Memorandum of

JTHMAP–SMU Chapter and Partners Receive Provincial Recognition Through Resolution No. 2026-6473 for Successfully Hosting the Philippine Coffee Brewers League (PCBL) 2026, Nueva Vizcaya’s First National Coffee Brewing Competition The Sangguniang Panlalawigan transmitted a copy of Resolution No. 2026-6473 excerpt from the journal of the 49th regular session of the 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Nueva Vizcaya

SMU Faculty Researcher Publishes AI-Based Sexual Harassment Detection Study in Scopus-Indexed Q2 Journal Saint Mary’s University (SMU) proudly congratulates Miss Rocel Audrey J. Batara, Head of the Information, Computer, Library and Mathematical Sciences (ICLMS) department, for her latest international research publication in a Scopus-indexed Q2 journal, further strengthening the University’s commitment to research excellence and

SMU Welcomes AFS Exchange Students from Italy, Switzerland, and Belgium Saint Mary’s University formally welcomed its newest AFS exchange students from Italy, Switzerland, and Belgium during the AFS Students Welcome Program held on July 17, 2026, at the University Boardroom. The event marked the beginning of the students’ academic and cultural immersion at SMU while