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Two Administrative Officers Accepted into UPLB’s Leadership Mentoring Program Mr. Samuel B. Damayon, Dean of Student Affairs and Services (DSAS), and Mrs. Pearl Via Coballes, Director of Institutional Development and Quality Assurance Office (IDQAO), were accepted into the inaugural University of the Philippines Los Baños Higher Education Leadership Mentoring Fellowship (UPLB HELM). The program, launched […]

SMU opens Indigenous Peoples and Museum Month 2024 The Indigenous Peoples and Museum Month 2024 officially commenced on October 1, showcasing a series of meaningful events designed to celebrate and preserve Indigenous culture. This year’s theme, “Championing Heritage: Empowering Communities for Cultural Identity Preservation,” highlights the critical role of community engagement in safeguarding cultural legacies.

Marians showcase Research at PALT Saint Mary’s University (SMU) students from the School of Teacher Education and Humanities (STEH) made a strong impression at the Philippine Association for Language Teaching (PALT) 2024 Junior Intensives, held virtually on September 28. A team of Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in English students presented their research project titled

SMU Social Work Grads Ace Licensure Exam The Saint Mary’s University (SMU) Social Work program has once again proven its excellence, with a remarkable 75% passing rate in the recent Social Workers Licensure Examination. This impressive result surpasses the national passing rate of 64.50%. Nine social work graduates successfully passed the exam, bringing pride and

SMU hosts CICM Student Leader’s Convergence Saint Mary’s University hosts this year’s Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae (CICM) Schools Student Leaders’ Convergence which is held on October 1-4, 2024. The 106 delegates from four participating schools are from Saint Louis College (SLC) – La Union, Saint Louis University (SLU) – Baguio, University of Saint Louis-Tuguegarao (USLT),

SMU IDQAO Leaders Attend 34th National Quality Forum Saint Mary’s University’s Director of Institutional Development and Quality Assurance (IDQAO), Pearl Via Coballes, and Assistant Director, Dr. Harrison Villanueva, participated in the 34th National Quality Forum (NQF) organized by the Philippine Society for Quality (PSQ).The NQF, held on September 12-13, 2024 at the Manila Hotel, brought

SMU at the forefront: Faculty excellence and innovation take center stage at ICRII 2024 Saint Mary’s University was well-represented by six faculty members who contributed valuable insights during the International Conference on Research, Innovation, and Investment (ICRII) on September 16-17, 2024, at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Among them was

SMU Breaks Ground for New Science Building Saint Mary’s University held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Science Building on September 20, 2024. The building will house the Medical Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy programs and the Center for Natural Sciences. The ceremony began with a prayer led by Rev. Fr. Alberto I. Tamisen, CICM, setting a

SMU Integrates CICM Spirituality and AI Leadership at Academic Session 2024 Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya — Saint Mary’s University conducted its annual Academic Session on September 25, 2024, at the Rev. Fr. Cornelius Tonus Gymnasium, centering on the theme, “From Transcendental to Artificial Intelligence: The CICM Fathers’ Spirituality and Leadership Challenging Today’s Preferential Options.” The keynote

SMU staff passes International CGSP and CHP Examination-Certification Ms. Anna Victoria Celestine R. Belen, CGSP, CHP, HTM Laboratory Assistant, successfully passed the international certification for the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) designation of the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institution (under the jurisdiction of the American Hotel and Lodging Association or AHLA) and  Certified Hospitality