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SMU is Top 1 nursing school in PH; brings forth 99 registered nurses  Ninety-nine BS Nursing graduates of Saint Mary’s University (SMU)  passed the November 2024 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination. As sourced from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), SMU in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya is lauded as the Top 1 Nursing school in the Philippines with a […]

SMU HTM Dep’t stages first Culinary Class Wars 2024 The battle of skills among SMU Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) students during the 1st HTM Culinary Class Wars 2024 with the theme “Taraon: Agsasaruno a Latok” [Translated as Food (wars): Series of Plates] was a resounding success, as the event showcased the exceptional skills and

SMU is Top 10 sustainable Phil HEI in UI GreenMetric Rankings 2024 Saint Mary’s University (SMU) has achieved a historic milestone by earning a spot in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024, marking its first-ever participation in the prestigious global assessment of sustainability practices. SMU ranked a remarkable 470th out of 1,477 higher education

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.