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Innovate for Impact: Marian Innovation Day 2026 Celebrates Student Visionaries On May 13, 2026, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity as the School of Accountancy and Business hosted Marian Innovation Day 2026. Under the theme “Innovate for Impact: Young Minds, Sustainable Solutions,” the event showcased the ingenuity of 731 students

Strengthening Indigenous Research: SMU Concludes Project STIR Phase 2 BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA – Bridging the geographical and academic divide between the peaks of the Himalayas and the heart of Nueva Vizcaya, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) successfully conducted the high-stakes Phase 2 of Project STIR (Specialized Training on Indigenous Research) on April 29, 2026. This landmark

SMU Joins 8th Pun-oh-ohhaan Festival in Villaverde The community of Cabuluan, Villaverde, recently became a vibrant hub of culture and cooperation as it celebrated the 8th Pun-oh-ohhaan Festival. Guided by the theme “Sama-samang Saya: Araw ng Pagkakaisa at Pasasalamat,” the event served as a powerful reminder of the strength found in indigenous heritage and communal

Project LINGKOD Team Disseminates Research on Volunteerism, Introduces Nueva Vizcaya Sustainable Volunteerism Framework The Project Local Initiatives for Normative Governance and Kapwa-Driven Organizing for Development (LINGKOD) aims to propose a volunteerism framework for the Province of Nueva Vizcaya. Recognizing the role of volunteerism in economic development, this project kicked off with the conduct of the

SMU Hospitality and Tourism Faculty Earn Guest Service Gold® Certification Two faculty members from the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department of the School of Accountancy and Business, Saint Mary’s University, have successfully completed the internationally recognized Guest Service Gold® training and earned the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP®) designation.  Mr. John Rey Piñera, Hospitality Management

A Provincial Seal of Approval: Team 4PAUSE Honored by Gov. Gambito BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — The Saint Mary’s University (SMU) 4PAUSE team was officially honored at the Provincial Capitol on February 16, 2024, following their recent triumph in the Regional Tourism Start-up Challenge. Governor Jose “Jing” Gambito personally received the group, celebrating their innovation as

Marians to Nationals: SMU’s “4PAUSE” Triumphs at Regional Tourism Challenge TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — In a display of cross-functional brilliance and “Marian” excellence, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) emerged victorious during the Regional Vetting of the Tourism Start-up Challenge (Region 2), held February 11, at the CHED Region 2 Office. The SMU delegation outperformed competitors from