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SMU delegates head to Indonesia for CommTECH Camp 2025 Saint Mary’s University continues to expand its global reach as two of its students join the prestigious CommTECH Camp Highlight 2025 at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya, Indonesia. Ma. Joanna Elaine S. Culanag (BSCpE-2) and Harvey Xyril P. Padua (BSECE-3) will represent SMU in

SMU joins CICM-PSN 2025 Twenty-six administrators from Saint Mary’s University, led by the University President, Dr. John Octavious S. Palina, participated in the CICM-Philippine Network (CICM PSN) Governance Assembly from July 9 to 11, 2025 at the Baguio Country Club, Baguio City.  The annual gathering of university presidents, vice presidents, deans and principals, directors, heads

SMU sends BS Medical Laboratory Science students on International Educational Exchange in Thailand Saint Mary’s University sends 26 BS Medical Laboratory Science students and 2 faculty to Huachiew Chalermprakiet University in Thailand for a one-month international educational trip from July 12 to August 10, 2025. The program provides Marian students with hands-on laboratory immersion in

SMU’s President appointed as Member to PAASCU’s Commission on Tertiary Education Saint Mary’s University (SMU) proudly announces the appointment of its President, Dr. John Octavious S. Palina, as a member of the Tertiary Education Commission of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) for the term May 2025 to May 2027. This

Saint Mary’s University recognized again by WURI 2025 Saint Mary’s University continues to make its mark globally as it is once again recognized by the 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐖𝐔𝐑𝐈) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 for its real contributions to industry and society. SMU proudly earned placements in the following categories: 🔹 Rank 10 in University Brand and

3 SMU personnel take oath as officers of PCCI-Nueva Vizcaya Three academic personnel from Saint Mary’s University (SMU) formally took their oath as newly elected officers of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) – Nueva Vizcaya Chapter. The induction ceremony happened on July 8, 2025, at the Carlos M. Padilla Convention Center in

SMU Fab Lab crowned 2024 DTI Regional Top Performer Saint Mary’s University’s Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (SMU-TTBDO) was recognized as the 2024 Top Performer Award – Fabrication Category at the 3rd Regional MSME Summit 2025 cum One DTI Services Caravan. The event took place on July 8, 2025, at the Carlos M. Padilla

SMU holds orientation for Project Maalaga participants Saint Mary’s University officially welcomed the 20 candidates of Project Maalaga through a Welcome Program and Orientation held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Balai na Alumni. The event marks the beginning of the 6-month Dutch language training course led by Mr. Diederik Van Gorp, a visiting

SMU sends BS Biology students and faculty on International Educational Trip to Thailand Saint Mary’s University is proud to send nine BS Biology students and two faculty members from the Center for Natural Sciences of the School of Health and Natural Sciences to Huachiew Chalermprakiet University in Thailand for an international educational trip and immersion.

SMU Architecture Graduates Achieve 100% Passing Rate in June 2025 Licensure Examination Saint Mary’s University proudly announces the successful results of the June 2025 Architect Licensure Examination (ALE), where three Marian first-time takers passed the board, earning a 100% passing rate for SMU’s Department of Architecture. The new Marian Registered Architects are: Ar. Chris Lourenze