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Saint Mary’s University maintains ISO Certification after successful 1st Surveillance Audit   Saint Mary’s University (SMU) successfully underwent its first surveillance audit for its ISO 9001:2015 certification on April 23, 2024. This audit, conducted by NQA Philippines, a leading assessment and certification body, reaffirms that SMU has effectively implemented a quality management system (QMS) that […]

6 Marian students take Belgian challenge at NIP for collaborative community innovation Saint Mary’s University sent six students and a faculty coach to participate in the North Intensive Program (NIP) held from January 29 to February 9, 2024, at Vives University of Applied Sciences in Belgium. This program, renowned for its commitment to fostering innovation

SMU fortifies partnership with HCU through Forensic Science exchange students program Saint Mary’s University sent eight Forensic Science students to Huachiew Chalermprakiet University in Thailand for the Forensic Science Disaster Management program to further enrich their capacities and skill set of their chosen field. This partnership ensures the continuous cultivation of both universities in providing

Saint Mary’s University produced 15 new Marian Criminologists Saint Mary’s University produced 15 new Marian Criminologists on the recently held February 2024 Criminologist Licensure Examination. SMU has 82.35% passing rate which is above the average national passing rate. Congratulations to: Jocoson Buahon, RCrim Julia Louis Bungubung, RCrim Elmar Daquioag Jr., RCrim Irish Dulnuan, RCrim Isagani

IDQAO Director explores Global Education at VIVES University of Applied Sciences, Belgium Mrs. Pearl Via Coballes, IDQAO Director, represented Saint Mary’s University at Vives University’s International Week for the Education program. Held from February 4-9, 2024, in West-Flanders, Belgium, the session was a vibrant showcase of global diversity. Mrs. Coballes contributed as a guest lecturer,

Nurse Kathleen Mae Mabanglo, Daisy Awardee! Alumna Kathleen Mae Mabanglo, from Saint Mary’s University – School of Health and Natural Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious DAISY Award, a symbol of exemplary nursing care. Nurse Mabanglo, who graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in 2011, was honored on March 1, 2023, at

SMU Emerges as Top 3 Finalist at the 5th CMCI Academic Symposium – Nat’l Level        Saint Mary’s University, represented by Dr. John Octavious S. Palina, Dr. Harrison T. Villanueva, and Engr. Angelino A. Pimentel, achieved recognition as a Top 3 Finalist in the Group Category during the 5th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness

HTM faculty member and HM student passed the International CGSP Examination-Certification Mr. Mark Ian J. Soriano, MSTM, CGSP, HTM faculty, and Mr. Jabie Jo Hernandez , CGSP, BSHM 4 student, took the courage and challenge of learning, excitement, and nerve-wracking examination-certification and successfully passed the international certification for the Certifified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) designation

SMU-LMCDAC Celebrates IP Youth as Agents of Change for Self-Determination       Saint Mary’s University celebrated the Ethnicity and Museum Week last October 23-28, 2023, with the theme: “IP Youth as Agents of Change for Self-Determination.” The event started with the Ethnicity Mass at the Tonus Gymnasium, co-sponsored by the School of Accountancy and

SMU Triumphs in the 2024 AppliedHE University Rankings: ASEAN Saint Mary’s University ranks 10𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, and 11𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 among Philippine participating institutions in the AppliedHE University Ranking: ASEAN 2024. This attests to the university’s commitment to delivering high-quality education, evident in student satisfaction with faculty, facilities, grading, exams, and faculty-student ratio.