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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 joins groups in solidarity gathering to oppose mining; marks 125th day of protest in DDN Following the issuance of a preliminary injunction allowing Woggle Corporation to access the mineral exploration site, students and employees of Saint Mary’s University (SMU) along with various groups gather to stand in solidarity with the communities and support the

SMU Joins CEAP’s Project RACE as Mentor Institution for Research Capacity-Building The Research Committee of the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines conducted a three-day workshop on January 20-22, 2026, at Saint Louis College, San Fernando City, La Union. Dubbed Project RACE (Research, Action, Capacity-Building, and Empowerment), it aims to strengthen the research capabilities of

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,

SMU Welcomes Education Interns from Vives University, Belgium Three education interns from Vives University in Belgium, namely Tiana Opsomer, Lieselot Deforche, and Siam Vroman, have arrived at Saint Mary’s University (SMU) as part of the university’s inbound global mobility program. The interns will be completing their teaching internship at the SMU Grade School from January

SMU Advances International Linkages During Official South Korea Visit Gimcheon City, South Korea—Saint Mary’s University (SMU) strengthened its internationalization initiatives through participation in an official visit to South Korea from Dec. 15 to 19, 2025, as part of a delegation from the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Nueva Vizcaya. The visit was undertaken upon

20 Marian Nurses Start Nursing Practice in Belgium Under SMU’s Project Maalaga Saint Mary’s University (SMU) reached a major milestone with the successful international deployment of its first batch of 20 Marian nurses under Project Maalaga. This international enrollment-to-employment initiative is designed to prepare healthcare professionals for meaningful and globally competitive careers abroad. The official

SMU MAT SS Students Conduct “Beyond Testing” Assessment Seminar for Practice Teachers of Nueva Vizcaya The School of Graduate Studies (SOGS) and the Community Engagement and Indigenous Peoples Studies Center (CEIPSC), through the Master of Arts in Teaching Social Studies classes 201 (Lead), 200, and 204, successfully conducted an assessment seminar entitled “Beyond Testing: Transforming

SMU Administrators Receive Internationalization Resource Excellence Award from CHED Two administrators from Saint Mary’s University (SMU) have been recognized with the Internationalization Resource Excellence Award by the Commission on Higher Education – Regional Office II (CHED RO II) for their outstanding service as resource speakers in various CHED-led capacity-building initiatives. The awardees—University President Dr. John