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SMU Shines in AppliedEdu Rankings 2027, Secures 21st National and 85th ASEAN Spots Saint Mary’s University (SMU) secured 21st place among private higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines and 85th among private universities in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the AppliedEdu University Rankings 2027, reaffirming its commitment to quality education and

URC Hosts Presentation of Finished Research (Project Inspire) Saint Mary’s University continue to strengthen its capabilities in the field of research as the University Research Center held another undertaking to continuously promote and manifest excellence. On October 7, 2026, URC staff conducted and facilitated Presentation of Finished Research (Project Inspire) at room AP 202 (Computer

IP-4Ps train on computer systems through Project TECH-AGTUTUBO               In celebration of Indigenous Peoples and Museum Month, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) conducted Project TECH-AGTUTUBO, a Community-Based Training (CBT) program, last October 3, 2026. Spearheaded by the Equivalency and Technical-Vocational Assessment Office (ETVAO) the initiative was organized in close partnership

SMU Celebrates Indigenous Heritage Through HABI-TAT Artisan Trade Fair and Cultural Workshops Saint Mary’s University (SMU), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry – Nueva Vizcaya (DTI-Nueva Vizcaya), hosted HABI-TAT: Artisan Trade Fair on October 8–9, 2026. Organized by the School of Accountancy and Business (SAB) alongside the Community Engagement and Indigenous Peoples

SMU Research Coordinator Represents University in CHEDRO II Research Initiatives Saint Mary’s University proudly recognizes Mrs. Geraldine Ferreras, Research Coordinator of the School of Health and Natural Sciences–Nursing Department, for representing the University in two significant research initiatives of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office II (CHEDRO II) held on October 1, 2026, at

SMU convenes Amianan Consortium; hosts fourth-quarter workshop on research development In line with the celebration of the university’s Indigenous Peoples and Museum Month, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) through the Community Engagement and Indigenous Peoples Studies Center (CEIPSC) gathered 13 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as it hosts the fourth-quarter workshop of the Amianan Consortium at Fr.

SMU Researcher Contributes to Scopus-Indexed Q1 Publication Through Project COLLAB Saint Mary’s University (SMU) proudly congratulates Dr. Melanie G. Sarmiento for co-authoring a research article published in Workplace Health & Safety, a Scopus-indexed Q1 journal in Nursing (Miscellaneous). Dr. Sarmiento is listed as Melanie Gurat in the published article. The article was first published online

SMU Advances STEM Education Research at the 12th National Research Conference Saint Mary’s University (SMU) strengthened its presence in the national research community through the active participation of its academic leaders, faculty researchers, and graduate scholars at the 12th National Research Conference in Science and Mathematics Education (NRCSME) held on September 30–October 3, 2026, at

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

Champions of Cultural Heritage: SMU-HTM and LGU Hungduan Launch Sustainable Tourism Alliance Continuing its steadfast mission to Inspire sustainability, Innovate community-based tourism, and Influence positive growth, the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management of Saint Mary’s University (SMU-HTM) has formally established a historic community partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Hungduan, Ifugao. Through