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SMU’s Tinig Arkitektura Production Wins Best Social Impact Award at the Makaindang Filmmaking Competition Tinig Arkitektura Production of Saint Mary’s University (SMU) earned recognition at the provincial Cine Kabataan Filmmaking Competition: “Makaindag (It Can Wait)”, receiving the Best Social Impact Award for their film entitled, “Boses ng Kinabukasan.” The awarding ceremony took place last March […]

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

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – Twenty-five senior high schools from public and private participated in the 4th Nueva Vizcaya History Quiz Bee held on March 6, 2026, at St. Therese Hall, Saint Mary’s University.  With the theme “Layers of Legacy: Unfolding the History and Culture of Nueva Vizcaya,” the fourth time of the competition still aimed

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

SMU Secures ISO 21001:2018 Certification for Educational Organization Management System The University has officially achieved ISO 21001:2018 certification for its Educational Organization Management System (EOMS), reinforcing its commitment to quality education and learner-centered organizational processes. The certification was issued on November 24, 2025 by SETSCO Services Pte Ltd and will remain valid until November 23,

Beyond the Classroom: Building SDG-Driven Youth Leaders for Real-World Impact The utilization project titled “Beyond the Classroom: Empowering Leaders through SDG-Focused Advocacy and Project Development for Real-World Impact” was implemented to translate research findings into concrete leadership development initiatives for student leaders across Nueva Vizcaya. Grounded in the results of an earlier empirical study on

SAB Student Wins SMU Indigenous Peoples Month Art Competition with Focus on AI Rights Saint Mary’s University (SMU) concluded its Indigenous Peoples and Museum Month 2025 celebration with a high-profile painting competition, where Ms. Rose Ann D. San Andres, a 4th-year Hospitality and Tourism Management student, was declared the grand winner. Representing the School of

Dragons Unleashed: SAB Week 2025 Ignites Talent, Teamwork, and Sustainable Growth at SMU The School of Accountancy and Business (SAB) of Saint Mary’s University (SMU) successfully mounted its annual Sports and Socio-Cultural Competitions, collectively known as SAB Week, from October 13 to 17, 2025. More than just a cherished tradition, the event served a dual