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Saint Mary’s University Hosts 6th Nueva Vizcaya Historical Congress After a Three-Year Hiatus Saint Mary’s University (SMU) hosted the 6th Nueva Vizcaya Historical Congress on October 24 at the Sacred Heart Center, bringing together about 358 public and private school teachers, students, researchers, and cultural advocates to discuss the province’s history, culture, and Indigenous heritage.

SMU Faculty Member Ernest L. Esmeralda Contributes to the Publication of Ang Batang Makabansa Saint Mary’s University (SMU) proudly recognizes Mr. Ernest L. Esmeralda, Social Science faculty member of the School of Teacher Education and Humanities (STEH), for his contribution to the publication of Ang Batang Makabansa 2, an educational book that promotes Filipino identity

SMU Conducts Security Threat and Violent Incident Preparedness Orientation Saint Mary’s University (SMU) conducted a Security Threat and Violent Incident Preparedness Orientation on September 23, 2026, at the Sacred Heart Center, Saint Mary’s University. The activity was organized by the school administrators, led by Mr. Samuel B. Damayon, JD, VP for Administration, Mrs. Pearl Via

SMU Researchers Bring Local Research to the Global Sustainability Governance Stage The Development Academy of the Philippines–Graduate School of Public Management (DAP-GSPM) formally opened its inaugural Sustainability Governance International Conference 2026 (SG ICon26) on September 29, 2026, at Casa de Polo, Valenzuela City. Anchored on the theme, “Forging Pathways to Sustainable Futures: Governance in the

CEBU CITY — Saint Mary’s University (SMU) joined Catholic educators and institutions from across the country at the 2026 Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) National Convention, held at the Waterfront Hotel Cebu City from September 23 to 25, under the theme “Newness in Catholic Education: Charting a Constellation of Hope.” Day 1 opened

Marian Pol Sci majors bag top awards at POLITEIA 2026 Policy research, writing, and communication took center stage at POLITEIA: A Policy Research and Advocacy Seminar-Workshop, held on September 28 at the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT). Political Science majors of Saint Mary’s University took part and brought home the top three places in

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.  

Preserving Life, Honoring Heritage: SMU Commemorates World’s Indigenous Peoples Day Saint Mary’s University (SMU) commemorated the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with a Eucharistic Celebration on August 11, 2026. The 8:30 AM Mass was held at the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel. Sponsored by the School of Health and Natural Sciences (SHANS), the

SMU Faculty Researcher Publishes AI-Based Sexual Harassment Detection Study in Scopus-Indexed Q2 Journal Saint Mary’s University (SMU) proudly congratulates Miss Rocel Audrey J. Batara, Head of the Information, Computer, Library and Mathematical Sciences (ICLMS) department, for her latest international research publication in a Scopus-indexed Q2 journal, further strengthening the University’s commitment to research excellence and

SMU Joins 5 CICM Schools in the Philippines Schools Network Governance Assembly in Cebu City CEBU CITY — The CICM Philippines Schools Network (CICM PSN) convened for its annual gathering at St. Louis College, Mandaue City, Cebu from July 8-10, 2026, bringing together administrators from six CICM-run schools across the country to strengthen collaboration and