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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

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,

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.

SMU Team AGOS Secures Third Place at Cagayan Innovation Hack 2026 On October 19, 2026, Team AGOS of Saint Mary’s University secured third place in the Cagayan Innovation Hack 2026 Final Pitch with a research-based decision-support system designed to help communities prepare for potential water shortages amid El Niño. The team is composed of Ms.

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

SMU HTM Faculty Represents University at the 2nd Cagayan Valley PSC Summit Tuguegarao City, Cagayan — Saint Mary’s University (SMU) reaffirmed its commitment to regional academic excellence and sustainable development as faculty representative Mr. John Michael C. Ibarra participated in the 2nd Provincial Statistics Committee (PSC) Summit on October 20, 2026, at the Crown Hotel

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