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Silliman University’s recently retired president, Dr. Betty Cernol McCann, reflected on her eight years of leadership and the University’s ongoing story during the Blessing and Dedication of her presidential portrait on September 1, 2026, at the Silliman University Library. McCann, the University’s 13th president and first woman to hold the position, said seeing her portrait […]

Silliman University (SU) celebrated its continuing tradition of generosity and support for student education through “An Afternoon of Gratitude: Celebrating a Legacy of Giving: 1898 and Beyond,” hosted by the Office of Student Services’ Student Scholarship and Aid Division (SSAD) on August 28, 2026, at Silliman Hall. Led by Dr. Jaruvic C. Rafols, OIC dean [...]

  Rebuilding Without Forgetting A New Chapter for Alumni Hall Engr. Oliver Sobere Yu (Delivered on the occasion of the SIlliman University Alumni Hall’s Time Capsule Laying Ceremony on August 27, 2026) Good day to everyone. To the Silliman University Administration, the Silliman Alumni Association, Inc. Board of Trustees headed by Sir Adlai, Engr. Betsy [...]

Two faculty members of the Silliman University (SU) Divinity School presented papers at the 1st Biennial International Conference on Theology and Emerging Issues (ICONTHEO), held online from August 3 to 5, 2026. Asst. Prof. Van Cliburn M. Tibus, Ph.D., and Josuah M. De Rosas joined theologians and scholars from different parts of the world at […]

Dr. Jean Cuanan Nalam of the Silliman University Divinity School presented the hymn compositions of noted Sillimanian composer Elena G. Maquiso at The Hymn Society 2026 Annual Conference held at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, USA. Nalam served as a section leader and presenter at the annual conference, which ran from July 14 […]

Silliman University unveiled its new Outstanding Sillimanian Awards (OSA) Wall during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 27, 2026, as part of the University’s 125th Founders Day celebration. Designed by Nhoelyn H. Girasol, Alyssa Joanna A. Peligro, Andrei Juliana Versario, and Engr. Oliver Sobere Yu, the wall serves as a permanent memorial to Sillimanians who have [...]

Silliman University honored 12 Heritage Builders on August 24, 2026, at Silliman Hall and the Heritage Builders Wall as part of its 125th Founders Day celebration. The honorees were recognized for their lasting contributions and dedicated service, which helped shape the University’s legacy across generations. The 2026 Heritage Builders were Norma M. Abubakar, Atty. Alexander [...]

The Silliman University Elementary School (SUES) Class of 1976 marked its Golden Reunion with a meaningful gift to their alma mater, formalized through the signing of a Deed of Donation on August 24, 2026, at the SUES soccer field. Represented by Marc Proceso F. Udarbe, the batch donated anatomical models valued at ₱140,000 and six [...]

Two recent graduates of the Silliman University (SU) Biology Department presented their undergraduate research at the 9th Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 55th Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM), held July 14-17, 2026, at the De La Salle University Laguna Campus. Hannah Livestre and Mary Justine C. Saquin, […]

The Silliman University Men’s Glee Club (SUMGC) of the College of Performing and Visual Arts (COPVA) Music Department was recognized at the 6th Negros Young Heroes: Gawad Parangal Para sa Kabataan for its contributions to the community through music and service. The group received the recognition under the Samahang Category during the awarding ceremony held […]