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Global Gold Standard: SMU-HTM Earns Prestigious AHLEI Recertification BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA — In a resounding testament to its commitment to world-class hospitality education, the department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) of Saint Mary’s University (SMU) has once again been conferred the Gold Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP®) designation by the American Hotel and Lodging […]

SMU places 2nd at 21st Inter-University Brain Collision Saint Mary’s University earned 2nd place at the 21st Inter-University Brain Collision (IUBC), held at Saint Louis University on March 28, 2026 and hosted by the School of Engineering and Architecture Honor Society (SEAHS). The SMU team was led by Nicolo Timbreza (BSEE-4), with John Bryan Mendoza

Commitment to Quality: SMU Achieves TESDA Compliance for Events Management NC III and Housekeeping NC II Saint Mary’s University (SMU), through its Equivalency and Technical-Vocational Assessment Office (ETVAO), successfully passed the Assessment and Certification Compliance Audit conducted by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on March 19, 2026, in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. The

Excellence Defined: SMU Wins Big at 1st Skills Olympics LAMUT, IFUGAO – Saint Mary’s University (SMU) once again proved its excellence in the field of hospitality and tourism education, emerging as the Overall Champion at the 1st Tourism-Hospitality Invitational Convention and Skills Olympics. Held on March 30-31 at the Luis Hora Gymnasium, Ifugao State University

Synergy in Excellence: Saint Mary’s University Formally Welcomes CCDC Delegation for Institutional Benchmarking and MOA Signing BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA — March 25, 2026 — In a vibrant demonstration of academic solidarity, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) officially formalized its partnership with the Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) of La Trinidad, Benguet. SMU warmly accepted this collaboration

SMU Senior High School Faculty Earned Best Research Paper at NBESRC 2026 A faculty member from Senior High School, Mrs. Gleddy Mae V. La-Corda brought pride to Saint Mary’s University after being named Champion (Best Research Paper) in the Professional Category during the National Basic Education Schools Research Congress 2026, held on February 27-28 in

ICLMS Department Represents SMU at IRCITE 2026 Last March 19, 2026, four representatives from the ICLMS Department proudly represented Saint Mary’s University at the International Research Conference on Information Technology Education (IRCITE) 2026 held at Bulacan State University in Malolos. The delegation was composed of Lance Krystian Andres, Ferylene Valentin, Ethan Jericho Salvador, and Mr.

SMU SHS Students Shine at National Research Congress 2026 Saint Mary’s University Senior High School students brought pride to the institution after earning national recognition during the National Basic Education Schools Research Congress (NBESRC) 2026, held on February 27–28, 2026 in Tuguegarao City. The event was hosted by University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao, with Saint