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SMU Kicks Off Indigenous Peoples and Museum with Eucharistic Celebration To start the observance of the Indigenous Peoples and Museum Month and to honor the Holy Guardian Angels whose memorial is commemorated 2 October, the Community Engagement and Indigenous Peoples Studies Center and the Campus Ministry Office of Saint Mary’s University (SMU) organized a Eucharistic

SMU and Vives University Deepen Global Cooperation with Two-Day Partnership Talks Saint Mary’s University (SMU) hosted foreign visitors from VIVES University of Applied Sciences, Belgium, on September 29-30, 2025, as part of an initiative to strengthen internationalization through institutional partnership meetings, academic lectures, curriculum enhancement, and the alignment of partnership interests.  Dr. John G. Tayaban,

Saint Mary’s University Hospitality & Tourism Students Secure 1st Runner-Up Spot After Close Three-Round Battle at Regional Quiz Bee TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN — On October 5, 2025, the Hospitality and Tourism students of Saint Mary’s University (SMU) brought significant recognition to the province of Nueva Vizcaya, fiercely competing to earn the title of 1st Runner-Up

Empowering Choices: SEAIT’s Seminar on Drug Abuse Prevention and Control The School of Engineering, Architecture, and Information Technology (SEAIT) recently celebrated its annual SEAIT Week with a variety of activities designed to enrich student learning and well-being. As part of the celebration, the Guidance and Testing Office was invited to conduct an informative seminar on

Navigating the Mind: SEAIT’s Mental Health Awareness Talk The School of Engineering, Architecture, and Information Technology (SEAIT) recently held its annual SEAIT Week, featuring a variety of activities aimed at student development and well-being. As part of the celebration, the Guidance and Testing Office was invited to deliver an informative session on mental health awareness,

SciNag Fest Speaks Out for Global Issues, Highlights 7 SDGs The SciNag Festival of Saint Mary’s University Junior High School & Science High School united Junior Marians to raise awareness of pressing global issues, held at the Fr. Tonus Gymnasium on September 30.  Grade 7 students performed a call to preserve all forms of life,

SMU Strengthens Collaboration with CHINTA through Strategic Meeting Saint Mary’s University (SMU) recently hosted a partnership meeting with CHINTA, its international partner from Belgium, to strengthen their collaboration on Project Maalaga. The meeting, held on Sept. 29, 2025, aimed to discuss key administrative, financial, and policy matters essential to the project’s progress.  The event commenced

Marian Nursing Students Celebrate 29th Capping and Candle Lighting Ceremony Another turning point was achieved by second year Marian student nurses on September 12, 2025 as they held their 29th Capping and Candle Lighting ceremony. This event signaled their entry as they venture into the world of nursing profession. This special occasion was graced by

SMU, VIVES University of Applied Sciences Hold Mini Lecture on Sustainability and Circular Economy Saint Mary’s University (SMU), through the School of Health and Natural Sciences (SHANS), Center for Natural Sciences (CNS), and School of Accountancy and Business (SAB) in partnership with VIVES University of Applied Sciences, Belgium, successfully conducted a mini lecture on “Sustainability

16 Marian Graduates Pass August 2025 Medical Technologist Licensure Exam Saint Mary’s University announced the success of 16 Marian graduates in the August 2025 Medical Technologist Licensure Examination (MTLE). This achievement highlights the university’s continuing commitment to quality education and the preparation of graduates who meet national professional standards. The national passing rate for the