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SMU Reconnects with Southeast Asian Partners in Teacher Education Saint Mary’s University strengthened its regional partnerships in Teacher Education through its participation in the SEA-Teacher Programme Evaluation Meeting and the Southeast Asia Conference on Pre-Service Teacher Education held on October 20–21, 2026, at Seda Manila Bay Hotel in Parañaque City. Representing SMU were Dr. Felipe

URC Empowers Language Editors through Capacitation and Certification The University Research Center (URC) of Saint Mary’s University conducted a Capacitation and Certification for Language Editors on October 28, 2026, at AP Computer Laboratory 203, equipping participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to enhance the quality of academic writing and research publications. The program opened

SMU Student Leader Drives Regional Tourism Innovation at PLT College Forum BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — Continuing Saint Mary’s University’s (SMU) commitment to inter-institutional communion and academic excellence, fourth-year BS Psychology student and Marian leader Mr. Christian Josh B. Acosta recently represented SMU as the guest resource speaker for PLT College, Inc.’s celebration of World Tourism

URC conducts Capacitation and Certification of Quantitative Data Analysts Advancing the university’s commitment to high-quality research, the University Research Center (URC) conducted the Capacitation and Certification of Quantitative Data Analysts on October 28, 2026, at AP Computer Laboratory 202. The training equipped participants with practical statistical analysis skills and greater confidence in selecting methods suited

SMU Showcases Best Practices in Benchmarking Visit of Our Lady of the Pillar College–Cauayan, Inc. Saint Mary’s University (SMU) welcomes representatives from Our Lady of the Pillar College–Cauayan, Inc. (OLPCC) for a benchmarking visit on October 29, 2026, at the University Boardroom. The activity promotes institutional learning and knowledge sharing by showcasing SMU’s best practices,

ETVAO Head gains assessor renewal credits at 1st NTAC QUEZON CITY, Philippines— Capability-building evidence has been obtained by Mrs. Gayle R. Mercado, Assessment Center Manager and accredited competency assessor in Front Office Services NC II, as she joined key technical-vocational education and training leaders and delegates for the 1st National TVET Assessors Convention held at

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.

Marian Startup Teams: Team Agri-Renta Claims PSC XI Region 2 Championship, Team KwartoKeeper Wins Best Logo From the Top 17 regional finalists to the championship title, Saint Mary’s University continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation as Team Agri-Renta emerged as champion in the Philippine Startup Challenge XI (PSC XI) Regional Competition in Region 2.

Marians Win Two Major Awards at KINAYA 7.0 Business Pitching Competition Students from Saint Mary’s University (SMU) School of Accountancy and Business (SAB) secured two of the five major awards at the KINAYA 7.0 Social Entrepreneurship Development Program’s Business Pitching Competition held on October 21, 2026, at the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) Mini Theater

Elevating Research Excellence: Capacitation and Certification of Qualitative Data Analysts To continuously elevate the culture of research and academic excellence at Saint Mary’s University, the University Research Center (URC) organized a training program titled, “Capacitation & Certification of Qualitative Data Analysts” on October 21, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at AP Computer Laboratory