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SMU-URC advances research excellence; strengthens competencies in ethics, AI, and data analysis The University Research Center (URC) of Saint Mary’s University (SMU) conducted the Comprehensive Research Orientations and Data Analysis Certification Exam on September 16 at the Apo Pilo Computer Lab, providing participants with training on research ethics, responsible artificial intelligence (AI) use, academic integrity,

SMU Hosts Seminar on Transforming Intellectual Property into Market-Ready Innovations Through Design Thinking Saint Mary’s University opened its doors to educators, IT professionals, and innovators for a day-long seminar titled “Transforming Intellectual Property (IP) to Market-Ready Innovations Using Design Thinking,” held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Fr. Gerry Bouckaert Hall. The event was

Project 4Pause Showcases Interdisciplinary Innovation at 2026 Tourism Governance Seminar BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA — September 15, 2026 — Demonstrating cross-disciplinary academic excellence and digital leadership, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) presented Project 4Pause at the Tourism Governance Seminar held today at Ammungan Hall inside the Capitol Compound. Tapped by the Provincial Tourism and Culture Office (PTCO)

Tech, Heritage, and Policy: SMU HTM Students Attend 2026 Tourism Seminar BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA — Saint Mary’s University (SMU) Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) students proudly attended and represented the institution on September 15, 2026, at the Tourism Governance Seminar held at the Ammungan Hall inside the Capitol Compound in Bayombong. Organized as part of

SMU Welcomes Back Erasmus+ Grantees, Sends Off Fifth Batch to Belgium BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA — Two SMU students have returned from an international study experience in Belgium, while two others are preparing to follow in their footsteps as Saint Mary’s University (SMU) continues its Erasmus+ student mobility partnership with Howest University of Applied Sciences. Maria

Saint Mary’s University Joins Team Region II at WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026                BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA — Saint Mary’s University (SMU) competed at the national stage as part of Team Region II – Cagayan Valley in the Cybersecurity Area of WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026, held at the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. The three-day competition took

Marian students collaborate with international peers in BINUS CONNECT Challenge 2026, receive Best Innovation Award Five Marian Education students and a faculty member completed the BINUS CONNECT (Collaborative Opportunities for Next-generation Networking, Engagement, Creativity and Transformation) Challenge 2026, a two-week International Virtual Student Mobility (iVSM) Program spearheaded by Binus University of Indonesia, August 18-31.  

Saint Mary’s University Earns Re-Accreditation for Cookery NC II and Bartending NC II Saint Mary’s University (SMU), through its Equivalency and Technical-Vocational Assessment Office (ETVAO) received recently from the TESDA Regional Office the certifications of accreditation for Cookery NC II and Bartending NC II. The accreditation visits were conducted on June 8, 2026 for Cookery

Celebrating Excellence: Mr. John Michael C. Ibarra Joins JRTM’s Peer Review Team Saint Mary’s University is delighted to announce that Mr. John Michael C. Ibarra, a faculty member of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department has been appointed as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Responsible Tourism Management (JRTM). This prestigious role is a

SEAIT faculty participate in Siemens Indonesia PSS®SINCAL seminar The School of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology of Saint Mary’s University strengthened its commitment to academic excellence and industry-aligned engineering education through its participation in the Siemens Indonesia PSS®SINCAL Seminar held on August 20, 2026, at the Siemens Indonesia headquarters in East Jakarta. The seminar served