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The Silliman University (SU) College of Engineering and Design (CED) produced ten (10) newly registered electrical engineers during the April 2026 Registered Electrical Engineers Licensure Examination (REELE). According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 3,769 out of 6,556 examinees passed the REELE, with a National Passing Rate of 57.49%. SU logged a 62.50% overall passing [...]

The Silliman University (SU) Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) continued its post-spill environmental monitoring efforts with a field survey at the Capiñahan Marine Sanctuary on April 13, 2026, as part of a broader initiative to assess the impacts of the Universal Robina Corporation (URC) spent wash spill incident. Conducted in collaboration with the […]

The Silliman University (SU) Research, Publication, and Innovation Office (RIPO) hosted an exploratory meeting with representatives from De La Salle University (DLSU) on April 27, 2026, to discuss potential research collaborations, institutional partnerships, and initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants in the meeting included Dr. Francisco A. Magno, DLSU Jesse [...]

The Silliman University (SU) Center for Tropical Conservation Studies (CENTROP) welcomed representatives from the Bristol Zoological Society on April 20, 2026, for a multi-faceted visit aimed at strengthening conservation practices, advancing technical capacity, and expanding institutional partnerships. Leading the activities were Asst. Prof. Leandro S. Cabrera, CENTROP Coordinator; Ricardo Lemos de Figueiredo, an animal behavior, [...]

Silliman University (SU) and the Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA) formalized a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the hosting and co-organization of the 2026 International Conference of the PPSA, set on April 28–30, 2026, at SU in Dumaguete City. The agreement was signed by SU President Dr. Betty Cernol [...]

Silliman University formally unveiled the Magdamo Bronze Plaque on April 10, 2026, at the Guillermo and Mercedes Magdamo Hall, home of the Department of Religion and Peace Studies. The marker commemorates the generosity of the late Rolando V. and Helga Matilde S. Vogt-Magdamo, whose donation continues to support the University’s academic and spiritual mission. The [...]

Silliman University, through the History and Political Science Department of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), is set to host the 2026 International Conference of the Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA) from April 28 to 30, 2026, convening scholars, practitioners, and policy stakeholders to examine the evolving dynamics of democracy in the Philippines and [...]

We invite faculty, staff, students, and alumni to submit original logo designs that capture the spirit of this milestone celebration. One grand winner will receive Php 10,000 and a Founders Day t-shirt, while three consolation winners will each receive Php 2,000 and a t-shirt. Winners will be announced on May 15, 2026. Submit your entries […]

Silliman University (SU), through its College of Performing and Visual Arts (COPVA) and the Culture and Arts Council (CAC), is hosting the Asenso Musika: Symphonic Band Summer Workshop, culminating in a recital on April 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. The recital features the Calamba National Comprehensive High School […]

A Grade 3 pupil of Silliman University Elementary School (SUES) earned a Merit Award in the International Talent Mathematics Contest (ITMC) 2026, held on March 3, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Jose Earl Jr. G. Racal was among the young mathletes who represented the Philippine delegation in the international competition, which gathered participants from Thailand, Iran, […]