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SMU inks agreement with CUK, Korea PROVIDENCE UNIVERSITY, TAICHUNG, TAIWAN-In a significant milestone for academic collaboration, SMU President Dr. John Octavious S. Palina inked a landmark partnership agreement with the Catholic University of Korea (CUK) at the 31st Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Universities and Colleges (ASEACCU) today, August 19, 2025. Representing CUK

SMU starts the academic year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit Held every year at the start of the academic calendar to seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance and wisdom, the Mass of the Holy Spirit was held on August 18 at the Fr. Cornelius Tonus Gymnasium. In his Homily, Fr. Marcial Lloyd Castañeda, encouraged

Sapientia A Deo Walk Saint Mary’s University held its Sapientia A Deo Walk on August 18, 2025, at the SMU Four Pillars to formally welcome new students and employees into the Marian community. The walk began at San Lorenzo Park, where participants proceeded to the University Arc at the Four Pillars for a blessing and

SMU Takes Part in 2025 ASEACCU Conference Dr. John Octavious S. Palina, University President, and Dr. Clara M. Gonzales, Head of the Internationalization Office, will represent Saint Mary’s University at the 31st Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU) Conference on August 18–21, 2025, hosted by Providence University in Taichung City,

SMUGS general PTA assembly On August 1, 2025, the Saint Mary’s University Grade School Faculty held a meeting with the parents and guardians for the General Parent-Teacher Assembly at the Sacred Heart Chapel. The gathering served as an orientation on the school’s general affairs, including updates on the budget, upcoming programs, and institutional plans for

An inspiring day of service and dedication: Saint Mary’s University Grade School holds BSP & GSP investiture ceremony The event took place at the SMU Main Campus Cornelius Tonus Gymnasium on July 31, 2025. This celebration of youth leadership and community service marked the SMUGS’s much-anticipated Investiture Ceremony for its young scouts. The event formally

SMU Honors Exemplary Employees and Teams at Gawad Maria 2025 Honoring the tradition of recognizing the commendable accomplishments of employees and teams or units in Saint Mary’s University, the Administration held the “Gawad Maria” last August 13 at the Fr. Cornelious Tonus Gymnasium. The “Gawad Maria” publicly acknowledges the efforts of the employees in terms

SMU Holds First Flag-Raising Ceremony for AY 2025–2026 Saint Mary’s University held its first flag-raising ceremony for Academic Year 2025–2026 on August 13, 2025, at the Fr. Godfrey Lambrecht Stage (4 Pillars), organized by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs and Services. In his message, University President Dr. John Octavious S. Palina reminded

SMU receives citation for outstanding global performance In the 4th regular session of the 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Nueva Vizcaya, Saint Mary’s University was awarded a Commendation for its outstanding global performance in the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI).              Established in 2018, WURI was created as a response to the usual rankings