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SMU Welcomes Foreign Students from Japan In a heartwarming ceremony held at the University Boardroom on September 8, 2025, Saint Mary’s University formally welcomed two international students from Japan: Subaru Honda (Grade 12) and Miyu Oishi (Grade 10). The students will spend 10 months at SMU for academic and cultural immersion through the American Field […]

SMU Celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saint Mary’s University joyfully celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8, 2025, at the Fr. Cornelius Tonus Gymnasium. The Holy Mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Philip A. Yu, Jr., CICM, together with the Marian community in prayer

SMU Receives Philippine Quality Award at National Level, Marks Historic Milestone Saint Mary’s University (SMU) has made history as it was formally conferred the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) – Recognition for Commitment to Quality Management, National Level. The prestigious honor was presented at Malacañang Palace by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, on behalf of the Office

Beyond Borders: Marians Share Internationalization Journey at CHED Event Saint Mary’s University students Juan Miguel C. Llacuna (BS Biology 4) and Almyra Joy B. Garcia (BS Tourism Management 4) recently shared their global mobility experiences at the ASEAN Youth Summit, which was organized by the Commission on Higher Education Region 2 at Saint Paul University

A Marian Shines Bright: Athena Lodevico’s Journey to Miss Philippines Earth 2025 With grace, intelligence, and a steadfast commitment to the environment, Athena Inocencio Lodevico, a second-year Psychology student, proved that beauty truly has a purpose. Representing her hometown, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Athena secured a spot in the Top 10 of Miss Philippines Earth 2025.

Pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika sa SMU Grade School: Pagpapahalaga sa Filipino at Katutubong Kultura Agosto 27-Naging makulay at makasaysayan ang pagtatapos ng Buwan ng Wika sa Saint Mary’s University Grade School, na may temang “Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagbuo ng Bansa.” Ipinagmalaki ng mga batang mag-aaral ang kanilang talento sa

SMU Welcomes new Chaplain Fr. Nemesio “Nemé” Huesca, CICM is the newest addition to the Marian family. Previous to his new appointment as University Chaplain of Saint Mary’s University, he spent 18 years (1995-2012) in Brazil in various CICM mission areas. In the Philippines, he was sent to Mission Centers: Maryhill, Maryshore, and Marymount.  He

SMU Marks ASEAN Month 2025 with Parade of ASEAN Icons, Cuisine Showcase, and Debate Saint Mary’s University (SMU) joined the nationwide observance of ASEAN Month 2025 with the theme “Buwan ng ASEAN: Sama-sama sa Pag-unlad” at the Sacred Heart Center on Aug. 26, 2025. The celebration brought together students, administrators, faculty, and staff in a

SMU Strengthens Ties with Catholic Institutions in Asia TAICHUNG, TAIWAN – Saint Mary’s University (SMU) has reaffirmed its commitment to Catholic values and education by actively participating in the 31st Assembly of the Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU). The conference, held at Providence University in Taiwan, brought together Catholic

A Step Forward: Saint Mary’s University and Providence University sign partnership agreement PROVIDENCE UNIVERSITY, TAICHUNG, TAIWAN – The second day of the 31st Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU) Conference marked a significant milestone with the signing of a partnership agreement between Saint Mary’s University (SMU) and Providence University (PU),