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SMU joins groups in solidarity gathering to oppose mining; marks 125th day of protest in DDN Following the issuance of a preliminary injunction allowing Woggle Corporation to access the mineral exploration site, students and employees of Saint Mary’s University (SMU) along with various groups gather to stand in solidarity with the communities and support the […]

SMU Joins CEAP’s Project RACE as Mentor Institution for Research Capacity-Building The Research Committee of the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines conducted a three-day workshop on January 20-22, 2026, at Saint Louis College, San Fernando City, La Union. Dubbed Project RACE (Research, Action, Capacity-Building, and Empowerment), it aims to strengthen the research capabilities of

SMU Secures ISO 21001:2018 Certification for Educational Organization Management System The University has officially achieved ISO 21001:2018 certification for its Educational Organization Management System (EOMS), reinforcing its commitment to quality education and learner-centered organizational processes. The certification was issued on November 24, 2025 by SETSCO Services Pte Ltd and will remain valid until November 23,

SMU Welcomes Education Interns from Vives University, Belgium Three education interns from Vives University in Belgium, namely Tiana Opsomer, Lieselot Deforche, and Siam Vroman, have arrived at Saint Mary’s University (SMU) as part of the university’s inbound global mobility program. The interns will be completing their teaching internship at the SMU Grade School from January

SMU Advances International Linkages During Official South Korea Visit Gimcheon City, South Korea—Saint Mary’s University (SMU) strengthened its internationalization initiatives through participation in an official visit to South Korea from Dec. 15 to 19, 2025, as part of a delegation from the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Nueva Vizcaya. The visit was undertaken upon

SMU’s HTM Week 2025: A Skills Olympics and Academic Summit Driving Sustainable Development in Tourism Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya—Saint Mary’s University (SMU) marked the start of a week-long celebration of industry excellence on December 1 with the official launch of the 1st JTHMAP Regional Seminar & HTM Skills Olympics. Held at the Fr. Tonus Cornelius Gymnasium,

20 Marian Nurses Start Nursing Practice in Belgium Under SMU’s Project Maalaga Saint Mary’s University (SMU) reached a major milestone with the successful international deployment of its first batch of 20 Marian nurses under Project Maalaga. This international enrollment-to-employment initiative is designed to prepare healthcare professionals for meaningful and globally competitive careers abroad. The official

Marian Nursing Students Win Top Awards at 2025 CVHRDC Health Research Forum Nursing students from the School of Health and Natural Sciences (SHANS) earned awards at the 2025 Cagayan Valley Health Research and Development Consortium (CVHRDC) Annual Health Research Forum, held on December 15–16, 2025, at NGN Grand Hotel in Caggay, Tuguegarao City.  Mr. Kurt

SHANS Holds Pamaskong Handog 2025 in Nagbitin, Villaverde The School of Health and Natural Sciences (SHANS) through the Community Engagement and Indigenous Peoples Studies Center (CEIPSC) conducted its annual outreach activity, Pamaskong Handog 2025, on December 13 in Barangay Nagbitin, Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya.  Carrying the theme “SHANS: Share, Help, Appreciate, Nurture, and Spread Joy this