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SMU MARIAN PRIDE: Nursing Student Wins 1st Place at CVHRDC Annual Health Research Forum! Saint Mary’s University (SMU), through its School of Health and Natural Sciences (SHANS), celebrates the outstanding achievement of Jan Xedric Timbang, a senior nursing student who clinched 1st Place in the Digital Poster Presentation (Student Category) at the Cagayan Valley Health

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.

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

SMU HTM and LGU Hungduan Partner for Sustainable Tourism and Community Extension HUNGDUAN, IFUGAO — The Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Department of Saint Mary’s University (SMU), through its Ecotourism class, formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Hungduan on October 14–15 as a key step in continuing

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

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