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Turning Data into Decisions: Research-Driven Remediation Plan for Bayombong Sanitary Landfill Evidence-based research took center stage as Saint Mary’s University (SMU) formally presented its research-driven remediation plan for the Bayombong Sanitary Landfill to the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) on January 28, 2026. The initiative highlighted how scientific data can directly inform local […]

SMU Inaugurates Dr. Alejandro R. Roces Building and Fr. Gerry Bouckaert, CICM Conference Hall Saint Mary’s University marked a major milestone in its institutional growth with the blessing and inauguration of the Dr. Alejandro R. Roces Building and the Fr. Gerry Bouckaert, CICM Conference Hall on January 27, 2026. The event underscored the University’s sustained

SEAIT Research | Project CITRUS, Proved that the Cobot-Assisted Citrus Waxing Process is Safer and More Consistent than Manual Traditional Methods at the University Research Center’s 2025 Utilization Research Presentation. SEAIT, Project CITRUS (Collaboratively Implemented Technology in Robotics Utilized for Satsuma Citrus Post-harvest), proved that the cobot-assisted citrus waxing process is safer and more consistent

Project STEP Leads Campuswide Push for Active Transportation Awareness Saint Mary’s University, through Project STEP: Shaping Tomorrow’s Environment through Pathways for Wellness, led by Dr. Mary Grace Bulatao, Ms. Jones Liwan, Mr. Jojie Mar Valdez, and Mr. Michael Gabriel, spearheaded a dynamic two-day information dissemination drive on December 4 and 5, 2025. The team visited

SMU Soars to Rank 406th in UI GreenMetric 2025 Saint Mary’s University (SMU) has achieved a remarkable milestone as it climbed to Rank 406th out of 1,547 universities worldwide in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025. This reflects a significant rise from its 470th global placement in 2024, showcasing SMU’s strengthened commitment to sustainability,

SMU MBA Students Champion MSME Growth through Business Planning Seminar The Master in Business Administration (MBA) students of Saint Mary’s University (SMU), under the EMBA 208: Advanced Entrepreneurship Management class, successfully conducted the seminar-workshop on “Crafting Pathways for MSME Growth Through Business Planning: Blueprints for Success” on November 22, 2025, at the School of Graduate

Hernaez, Policarpio, and Lumayas, 3 Student Central Council Officers elected to 3 national posts of the United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines (UNYAP) Saint Mary’s University sent four delegates to the “2030 IS NOW: The 1st Philippine Youth Convention on SDG Localization.” The event centered on the theme “From Where YOUth Lead: Localizing SDGs

HTM Faculty Unveil “A Tapestry of Faith”: Coffee Table Book Spotlights Villaverde’s Beloved Pilgrimage Site Research Project Transforms into Inspiring Gift for Mangkelleb Hill Stakeholders VILLAVERDE, NUEVA VIZCAYA — On November 13, 2025, the community of Villaverde received a stunning tribute to its cultural and spiritual heritage: a high-quality coffee table book celebrating Mangkelleb Hill,

ECOLOGICAL-CHSF WEEK: Project GreenMind, in collaboration with the slogan-making Contest, the Plogging Activity, and Tree Monitoring The University’s ECOLOGICAL–CHSF Week took place from November 17-22, 2025. This week marked an exciting celebration highlighting the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Project GreenMind, in partnership with the World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature Philippines and in collaboration

SMU Faculty from HTM Completes UNDRR Masterclass on AI-DRR The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), in collaboration with its Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction (GETI) office, successfully culminated its four-part online masterclass series on applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to disaster risk reduction (DRR) entitled Masterclass Series- Leveraging Artificial