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Dr. Horace Brinsmade Silliman (1825–1910) stands among the most remarkable philanthropists of his time—a man whose generosity, civic leadership, and global vision transformed both his hometown of Cohoes, New York, and a distant community in Dumaguete, Philippines. Horace grew up guided by the enduring values instilled by his parents, Levi and Clarissa Silliman. Their faith, […]

The Silliman University (SU) College of Engineering and Design (CED) produced 37 newly registered civil engineers during the November 2025 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination. According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 4,268 out of 14,043 passed the examination with a National Passing Rate of 30.39%. Meanwhile, SU logged a 31.62% overall passing rate, with first-time […]

Silliman University (SU)’s Edilberto and Edith Tiempo Creative Writing Center (CWC) took part in the First Philippine Creative Writing Forum held on November 19–21, 2025, at Microtel by Wyndham, UP Technohub, which gathered institutions nationwide to discuss approaches, practices, and standards in teaching creative writing in academic settings. Representing SU were College of Arts and […]

Assistant Professor Leandro S. Cabrera, a faculty member of the Silliman University (SU) College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Biology Department, participated in the 33rd Southeast Asian Zoos and Aquariums Association (SEAZA) Conference 2025, held from November 16 to 20, at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore. Cabrera presented his study, “Behavioral Effects of Habitat […]

Eagle Scout Dale Andrew D. Dy, a true red Sillimanian and first-year BS Electrical Engineering student, was recognized as one of the Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines (TOBS) 2025, marking a historic achievement for the Negros Oriental–Siquijor Council and the Silliman University Scouting Movement. Dy advanced through the rigorous multi-stage selection process that […]

The Silliman University College of Nursing (SUCN) produced 91 newly registered nurses during the November 2025 Nurses Licensure Examination. According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 40,692 out of 45,192 passed the examination with a National Passing Rate of 90.05%. Meanwhile, SU garnered an impressive 100.00% overall passing rate and produced three topnotchers. Congratulations to […]

The Silliman University (SU) College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Physics & Geology Department produced a newly registered geologist during the November 2025 Geologists Computer-Based Licensure Examination. According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 191 out of 296 passed the examination with a National Passing Rate of 64.53%. Congratulations to our sole, newly registered geologist! […]

The Silliman University team, Merge Conflict of the College of Computer Studies (CCS), secured a Top 5 finish at the Philippine Startup Challenge (PSC) X – Central Visayas Regional Pitching Competition, held on November 22, 2025, at Mezzo Hotel, Cebu City. Composed of John Stanley Altonaga (BSCS-IV), Gianne Guenter Gaudan (BSIT-IV), and Jon Patric Garganian […]

The Silliman University (SU) College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Pharmacy Program produced 53 newly registered pharmacists during the November 25 Pharmacists Licensure Examination (PLE). According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 3,670 out of 4,555 passed the examination with a National Passing Rate of 80.57%. Meanwhile, SU garnered an overall passing rate of 94.64%, […]

Silliman University (SU) joined key national and regional partners in the unveiling of the ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP) marker of the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park (BTLNP) on November 21, 2025, in Sibulan, Negros Oriental, an event that formally recognized the site as the first ASEAN Heritage Park in the Visayas and the 59th in […]