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Saint Mary’s University achieves 2nd Place at the 6th CMCI Academic Symposium – national level Saint Mary’s University (SMU) has proudly emerged as one of the top 4 finalists at the 6th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Academic Symposium, held on December 11, 2024, at the Asian Institute of Management in Makati City with […]

SMU shares Internationalization Journey and Global Ranking Strategies with CHED R02 The Commission on Higher Education RO2 invited Saint Mary’s University to share its internationalization initiatives and experience in joining international rankings to capacitate higher educational institutions in Cagayan Valley about global rankings.  Three speakers from SMU were invited, namely Dr. John Octavious S. Palina

HTM Department hosts groundbreaking research forum The Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Department of Saint Mary’s University (SMU) successfully hosted its inaugural Research Forum on December 4, 2024, themed “Creative Sparks: Igniting Innovation and Imagination.” This event marked a significant milestone in the department’s commitment to fostering a global research presence and collaboration, aligning with

SMU-HTM and TESDA forge new path for hospitality and tourism education A historic moment unfolds as SMU-HTM and TESDA sign a Memorandum of Undertaking today, November 27, 2024, at the Boardroom, A Building, Saint Mary’s University, College Campus. Led by the visionary faculty head, Mr. John Michael C. Ibarra, and the dynamic JTHMAP-SMU Chapter Governor,

SMU-HTM conducts book donation drive to support literacy advocacy Saint Mary’s University (SMU) made a meaningful contribution to the promotion of literacy and education by participating in a book donation drive initiated by the Junior Tourism and Hospitality Management Association of the Philippines- Saint Mary’s University Chapter in Bua Integrated School. The event, held on

SMU yields 25 Pharmacists Twenty-five new Marian Pharmacists passed the recent Pharmacist Licensure Exam (PHLE) conducted last November 4-5, 2024. Based on the data released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on November 8, Saint Mary’s University obtained an overall passing rate of 69.44% while 76.67% for first-time takers. The following are the new Marian

Saint Mary’s University receives prestigious CHED Autonomous Status certificate On November 24, 2024, Saint Mary’s University officially received its certificate of recognition from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for becoming one of 77 higher educational institutions (HEI) conferred with an autonomous status. The award was accepted by the University President (Dr. John Octavious S.

Quality Assurance in a New Era: SMU Representatives Attend PAASCU General Assembly 2024 Saint Mary’s University actively participated in the recent PAASCU General Assembly held today, November 22, 2024, at the Conrad Hotel. The event brought together key figures in the field of education to discuss pressing issues and explore innovative strategies for enhancing quality

Digital Transformation in Office Administration: Trends and Tools The Saint Mary’s University-Philippine Association of Students in Office Administration (SMU-PASOA) successfully conducted a webinar on “Digital Transformation in Office Administration: Trends and Tools” via Zoom and Facebook Live last November 7, 2024. The event interests a wide range of participants, including students, faculty, and industry professionals

SMU fosters global education through the SEA Teacher Project The Marian community welcomes the exchange of international students and faculty as part of the SEA Teacher Project, an initiative to foster global education and cultural exchange, from November 4-29, 2024. Outbound Exchange Twelve Marian pre-service teachers embarked on international practicum experiences in Indonesia and Thailand.