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Empowering Change: SMU Graduate Studies leads seminar Digital Engagement, Environmental Sustainability, and Lasting Customer Relationships The Business Administration and Public Administration Cluster of the School of Graduate Studies brought together Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) owners, managers, and business enthusiasts on November 29, 2025, at the School of Graduate Studies Defense Room for a

SMU MBA Students Champion MSME Growth through Business Planning Seminar The Master in Business Administration (MBA) students of Saint Mary’s University (SMU), under the EMBA 208: Advanced Entrepreneurship Management class, successfully conducted the seminar-workshop on “Crafting Pathways for MSME Growth Through Business Planning: Blueprints for Success” on November 22, 2025, at the School of Graduate

SMU Celebrates Int’l Mobility: Students, Faculty, and Foreign Guest Share Global Mobility Stories Saint Mary’s University reaffirmed its commitment to internationalization through the Global Mobility Sharing Session held on December 3, 2025 (7:30–11:45 a.m.), where student scholars, faculty participants, and an international guest shared how global experiences have shaped their academic, professional, and cultural perspectives.

SMU Signs MOA With SEC to Pioneer Financial Literacy Initiatives in Region 2 Saint Mary’s University strengthened its commitment to financial literacy and ethical leadership as it formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 28, 2025, at the University Board Room. Present at the ceremony were

SMU Recognized Among Asia’s Top Private Universities in the AppliedHE All Asia 2026 Rankings Saint Mary’s University (SMU) has reaffirmed its position as one of Region 2’s leading private higher education institutions after earning impressive distinctions in the AppliedHE All Asia 2026 Rankings, a respected independent assessment of universities across Asia. In the 2026 ranking

Hernaez, Policarpio, and Lumayas, 3 Student Central Council Officers elected to 3 national posts of the United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines (UNYAP) Saint Mary’s University sent four delegates to the “2030 IS NOW: The 1st Philippine Youth Convention on SDG Localization.” The event centered on the theme “From Where YOUth Lead: Localizing SDGs

HTM Faculty Unveil “A Tapestry of Faith”: Coffee Table Book Spotlights Villaverde’s Beloved Pilgrimage Site Research Project Transforms into Inspiring Gift for Mangkelleb Hill Stakeholders VILLAVERDE, NUEVA VIZCAYA — On November 13, 2025, the community of Villaverde received a stunning tribute to its cultural and spiritual heritage: a high-quality coffee table book celebrating Mangkelleb Hill,

Two Marian Startups Win Young Farmers’ Challenge 2025 Provincial Awards Two proudly Marian startup teams from Saint Mary’s University were declared provincial awardees in the Young Farmers’ Challenge 2025 – Start-Up Category held on November 21, 2025 at Robinsons Place Tuguegarao. Both teams earned recognition for their innovative agribusiness concepts and each secured a ₱80,000