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SMU Hosts Benchmarking Visit from University of the Assumption Saint Mary’s University (SMU), through the Internationalization Office, hosted a benchmarking visit from the University of the Assumption (UA), Pampanga, on Dec. 11, 2025, to strengthen institutional collaboration and global engagement. Representatives from UA were Mrs. Anele C. Mallari, RN, LPT, MAN, Dean of UA College

SMU Strengthens Governance and QA at the 2025 PhilEd Conference From December 3 to 4, 2025, the university was represented at the PhilEd Conference, the country’s premier gathering of educational leaders, administrators, and policy advocates. Organized by the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), the conference convened over 3,500 participants from public and private education sectors

OnioNet of Saint Mary’s University Wins 1st Runner-Up in National Digi Agri Hacki 2025 Saint Mary’s University proudly celebrates the OnioNet Team for securing 1st Runner-Up in the Agri Tech Innovate: Digi Agri Hacki organized by the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute (DA–ATI), held on December 9–11, 2025 at the Rural Development and

SMU MBA Students Champion MSME Growth through Business Planning Seminar The Master in Business Administration (MBA) students of Saint Mary’s University (SMU), under the EMBA 208: Advanced Entrepreneurship Management class, successfully conducted the seminar-workshop on “Crafting Pathways for MSME Growth Through Business Planning: Blueprints for Success” on November 22, 2025, at the School of Graduate

SMU Signs MOA With SEC to Pioneer Financial Literacy Initiatives in Region 2 Saint Mary’s University strengthened its commitment to financial literacy and ethical leadership as it formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 28, 2025, at the University Board Room. Present at the ceremony were

SMU Recognized Among Asia’s Top Private Universities in the AppliedHE All Asia 2026 Rankings Saint Mary’s University (SMU) has reaffirmed its position as one of Region 2’s leading private higher education institutions after earning impressive distinctions in the AppliedHE All Asia 2026 Rankings, a respected independent assessment of universities across Asia. In the 2026 ranking

Two Marian Startups Win Young Farmers’ Challenge 2025 Provincial Awards Two proudly Marian startup teams from Saint Mary’s University were declared provincial awardees in the Young Farmers’ Challenge 2025 – Start-Up Category held on November 21, 2025 at Robinsons Place Tuguegarao. Both teams earned recognition for their innovative agribusiness concepts and each secured a ₱80,000

SMU HTM Soars Higher: MOA Signed with PTC Aviation for World-Class Flight Training PARAÑAQUE CITY—Saint Mary’s University (SMU) has taken a significant leap in strengthening its Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) program by forging a formal partnership with the renowned PTC Aviation Training Center. The momentous occasion took place on November 5, 2025, marking the

SMU Top 16 Finalists in Regional Philippine Startup Competition Three teams from Saint Mary’s University (SMU)—VAWCare, Anicon, and Unify—secured spots among the Top 16 finalists out of 93 entries in the regional round of the Philippine Startup Competition. The strong performance of the SMU team highlights the university’s commitment to fostering innovation and excellence. Each

Baking a Better Future: Project Pan-de-Kaalaman’s Second Batch Graduates with Turmeric-Flavored Hope Following the highly successful inaugural run, the university’s dedication to community upliftment soared with the launch and completion of the second batch of Project Pan-de-Kaalaman: Community-Based Training (CBT) Program. Held on October 25, 2025, this iteration further demonstrated the core value of Service