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School leaders embrace CICM Charism and Marian values in leadership training Saint Mary’s University (SMU) recently hosted a transformative two-day training program centered on CICM Charism and Mariology: Marian Values and Virtues. The event aimed to ensure school leaders align their leadership with the CICM charism and emulate the values and virtues of Mary. It

Saint Mary’s University recognizes academic scholars and service grantees Saint Mary’s University honored a total of 1,957 students who exhibited academic excellence and dedicated service to the University through a recognition ceremony held at the Tonus Gymnasium on Oct. 16, 2024, at 7:30 am. The event featured a keynote address from University President Dr. John

Two Administrative Officers Accepted into UPLB’s Leadership Mentoring Program Mr. Samuel B. Damayon, Dean of Student Affairs and Services (DSAS), and Mrs. Pearl Via Coballes, Director of Institutional Development and Quality Assurance Office (IDQAO), were accepted into the inaugural University of the Philippines Los Baños Higher Education Leadership Mentoring Fellowship (UPLB HELM). The program, launched

SMU opens Indigenous Peoples and Museum Month 2024 The Indigenous Peoples and Museum Month 2024 officially commenced on October 1, showcasing a series of meaningful events designed to celebrate and preserve Indigenous culture. This year’s theme, “Championing Heritage: Empowering Communities for Cultural Identity Preservation,” highlights the critical role of community engagement in safeguarding cultural legacies.

Marians showcase Research at PALT Saint Mary’s University (SMU) students from the School of Teacher Education and Humanities (STEH) made a strong impression at the Philippine Association for Language Teaching (PALT) 2024 Junior Intensives, held virtually on September 28. A team of Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in English students presented their research project titled

SMU Social Work Grads Ace Licensure Exam The Saint Mary’s University (SMU) Social Work program has once again proven its excellence, with a remarkable 75% passing rate in the recent Social Workers Licensure Examination. This impressive result surpasses the national passing rate of 64.50%. Nine social work graduates successfully passed the exam, bringing pride and

SMU hosts CICM Student Leader’s Convergence Saint Mary’s University hosts this year’s Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae (CICM) Schools Student Leaders’ Convergence which is held on October 1-4, 2024. The 106 delegates from four participating schools are from Saint Louis College (SLC) – La Union, Saint Louis University (SLU) – Baguio, University of Saint Louis-Tuguegarao (USLT),

SMU IDQAO Leaders Attend 34th National Quality Forum Saint Mary’s University’s Director of Institutional Development and Quality Assurance (IDQAO), Pearl Via Coballes, and Assistant Director, Dr. Harrison Villanueva, participated in the 34th National Quality Forum (NQF) organized by the Philippine Society for Quality (PSQ).The NQF, held on September 12-13, 2024 at the Manila Hotel, brought

SMU at the forefront: Faculty excellence and innovation take center stage at ICRII 2024 Saint Mary’s University was well-represented by six faculty members who contributed valuable insights during the International Conference on Research, Innovation, and Investment (ICRII) on September 16-17, 2024, at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Among them was

SMU Breaks Ground for New Science Building Saint Mary’s University held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Science Building on September 20, 2024. The building will house the Medical Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy programs and the Center for Natural Sciences. The ceremony began with a prayer led by Rev. Fr. Alberto I. Tamisen, CICM, setting a