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SMU Team AGOS Secures Third Place at Cagayan Innovation Hack 2026 On October 19, 2026, Team AGOS of Saint Mary’s University secured third place in the Cagayan Innovation Hack 2026 Final Pitch with a research-based decision-support system designed to help communities prepare for potential water shortages amid El Niño. The team is composed of Ms.

SMU to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples and Museum Month 2026: Honoring Lifeways and Safeguarding Cultural Heritage This October, Saint Mary’s University honors culture, heritage, narratives, resilience, and the collective beauty of our shared identity. In celebration of Indigenous Peoples and Museum Month 2026, running from October 1 to November 4, 2026, SMU invites the community to

Saint Mary’s University ranks 341st worldwide in UI GreenMetric 2026 Saint Mary’s University has risen to the Top 350 sustainable universities in the world, ranking 341st globally in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026, with an overall score of 7,650 points. The achievement places SMU among the Top 8 Philippine Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs),

SMU Reaffirms Commitment to Environmental Stewardship On Friday, July 24, 2026, the Ubbog ken Biag Alliance–Watershed Defenders for Life and Livelihood was launched at the Sacred Heart Center of Saint Mary’s University (SMU). As one of the alliance’s lead organizers, SMU joined indigenous peoples, faith-based organizations, academic institutions, civil society groups, and environmental advocates in

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

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 Project STAR Trainers Participate in 4th DOST-SEI Project Star Conference on STEM and Sustainability Saint Mary’s University proudly highlights the active participation of five Project STAR (Science Teachers Academy for the Region) Trainers—Mrs. Gloria Vicky Antonio, Mr. Gerome Bautista, Dr. Elsa Cajucom, Dr. Analyn Guevara, and Dr. Melanie G. Gurat—in the 4th International DOST-SEI

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,

Empowering Change: SMU Graduate Studies leads seminar Digital Engagement, Environmental Sustainability, and Lasting Customer Relationships The Business Administration and Public Administration Cluster of the School of Graduate Studies brought together Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) owners, managers, and business enthusiasts on November 29, 2025, at the School of Graduate Studies Defense Room for a