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Silliman University (SU), through its College of Nursing (SUCN), welcomed faculty and students from the Deakin University School of Nursing and Midwifery (DUSNM) for their Educational Tour and Cultural Immersions 2026 held February 10–13, 2026 in Dumaguete City. The four-day activity, conducted from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, featured lectures, conferences, field visits, hospital immersions, [...]

Rolando “Junjun” C. Villamero Jr. is set to speak at the 68th Annual Honors Day Convocation on February 27, 2026 at the Silliman University Gymnasium, where 1,387 students will be recognized for their outstanding academic performance in School Year 2025–2026. Hailing from Brgy. Castellano, Calatrava, Negros Occidental, he graduated as class valedictorian in both elementary […]

Silliman University expresses its profound sorrow at the passing of Dr. Evangeline Bravo-Manjares, an esteemed alumna, Trustee, and Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee. Bravo-Manjares was a proud AB Sociology graduate of Silliman University (Batch 1967), whose life and career reflected the highest ideals of Christian service and academic excellence. Based in New York, she had served as […]

The Silliman University Medical School (SUMS) is set to strengthen its community engagement and service-learning initiatives following a collaborative meeting and initial action planning session with the Office of Community Engagement and Service-Learning (OCESL), on February 12, 2026, at the SUMS Faculty Room. The Silliman University Medical School (SUMS) is set to strengthen its community […]

Silliman University (SU) welcomed the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities-Accrediting Council, Inc. (ACSCU-ACI) Team of Accreditors for the Junior High School Resurvey Visit on February 17–20, 2026. Dr. Betty Cernol McCann, SU president, welcomed the guests during a welcome dinner organized by the Office of Quality Instruction and Excellence (OQIE) at the SU [...]

Silliman University (SU) President Dr. Betty Cernol McCann received a Certificate of Appreciation from the 703rd Community Defense Center (CDC) of the 7th Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command, Philippine Army, in recognition of her commitment to the Silliman University Army ROTC Unit and her pivotal role in supporting blood-letting activities and disaster relief operations. [...]

Prof. Kazuyuki Fukunishi, representative of Kyushu International University (KIU), paid a courtesy visit to Silliman University (SU) President Dr. Betty Cernol McCann in connection with KIU’s participation in the Intensive English Program (IntEP) hosted by the SU Language Learning Center. Fukunishi leads a delegation of 20 students enrolled in a three-week English language and intercultural [...]

Silliman University (SU), through its Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurial Center (TEVEC), celebrated the 44th Graduation Exercises of its Contact Center Services NC II scholars on February 10, 2026 at AVT 1, Instructional Media and Technology Center, Dumaguete City. The ceremony gathered university officials, partners from government and industry, trainers, families, and the 100 scholars […]

Silliman University (SU), through its Dr. Mariano C. Lao Global Studies Center (GSC), organized and hosted the International Conference on Educational Technology and Innovation (ICETI) 2026 on February 5, 2026, carrying the theme “Bringing Global Perspectives.” The two-day conference gathered educators, researchers, and partner institutions from across the country and abroad to engage in dialogue […]

Presidential Search AnnouncementSilliman University The Board of Trustees of Silliman University announces the search for the University’s next President. Founded in 1901, Silliman University is the first Protestant institution of higher education in the Philippines and Asia. A comprehensive, full-opportunity university serving approximately 10,000 students, Silliman is deeply committed to academic excellence, Christian values, shared [...]