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Silliman University (SU) expresses its profound sorrow over the passing of Dr. Kent E. Carpenter, distinguished marine biologist, Research Associate of SU, and Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University. We join his family, colleagues, students, and the international scientific community in mourning the loss of an exceptional scientist whose life’s work advanced […]

A Silliman University (SU) Pharmacy student represented the Philippines in the International Pharma Quest Friendship Match, an international pharmacy quiz competition held on July 8, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. John Michael Alcala, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy student of the SU College of Arts and Sciences [...]

Silliman University (SU), the Department of Health–Negros Island Region Center for Health Development (DOH-NIR CHD), and the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening local health leadership and governance through the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) on July 3, 2026, at the SU Multipurpose Room. The ceremony formalized the partnership between [...]

Silliman University (SU) gathered academic leaders, administrators, and key personnel for a two-day Risk Management Training of Trainers (TOT) on June 16–17, 2026, at the SU Hall, equipping participants with internationally recognized risk management frameworks to strengthen institutional resilience, governance, and decision-making across the University. Guided by internationally recognized frameworks such as ISO 31000:2018, COSO [...]

Silliman University (SU), through the Divinity School’s Religion and Peace Studies Department, co-hosted the Interfaith Peace Conference 2026 from June 15 to 17, bringing together scholars, religious leaders, and delegates from diverse faith traditions to foster dialogue, mutual understanding, and collaboration for peace. Held at the Multipurpose Room, IMTC, and Magdamo Hall, the conference carried [...]

The Silliman University Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (SU IEMS) led a two-day Fish Visual Census (FVC) Training-Workshop that strengthened the capacity of researchers and coastal resource management practitioners in Region XI to monitor fish populations and support science-based coral reef restoration efforts. Conducted on June 12-13, 2026, at the Davao Oriental State University […]

Two research teams from the Silliman University Senior High School (SU SHS) presented their applied research projects at the 8th De La Salle University Senior High School Research Congress, held on June 23 and 25, 2026, at De La Salle University Manila. Representing SU SHS were six Research Development 2 (RDL2) student researchers under the mentorship [...]

Silliman University will honor eight distinguished alumni with the Outstanding Sillimanian Award (OSA) during the University’s 125th Founders Day celebration, recognizing their exceptional contributions in their respective fields and their embodiment of Silliman's enduring values. The conferment of the awards, approved by the Silliman University Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Silliman Alumni [...]

Silliman University (SU) celebrates the success of its newest architects after all 11 examinees from the Architecture Department of the College of Engineering and Design passed the 2026 Licensure Examination for Architects, posting a 100% institutional passing rate. According to the Professional Regulation Commission, 2,799 out of 3,290 examinees nationwide passed the examination, resulting in [...]

The Board of Trustees (BOT) of Silliman University has extended until July 15, 2026, the deadline for applications and nominations for the University’s next President. As the University’s chief executive officer and chief academic leader, the next President will provide visionary, faith-centered, and strategic leadership in advancing academic excellence, Christian values, shared governance, academic freedom, […]