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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 [...]

Globe Telecom officials paid a courtesy visit to Silliman University (SU) President Dr. Betty Cernol McCann today, February 13, 2026, at the SU Boardroom Annex to discuss strengthening institutional partnership, particularly the proposed establishment of a campus cell site to enhance connectivity for both the university and surrounding community, support 5G-ready signal, and explore potential [...]

Silliman University (SU), through its College of Mass Communication (CMC), partnered with Rappler to host the “#CorruptionWatch: Spot, report, stop it” roadshow in Dumaguete City from February 2 to 5, 2026, culminating in a public town hall forum on February 5 at the SU Hall. Timed with CMC’s 60th anniversary, the roadshow aimed to equip […]

The Rappler team paid a courtesy call to Silliman University (SU) President Dr. Betty Cernol McCann at the President’s Office on February 4, 2026, following the successful staging of the 29th Marshall McLuhan Forum on Responsible Media. The delegation included Samantha Bagayas, head of Civic Engagement; Pia Ranada, head of Community and 2024 Marshall McLuhan [...]

Philippine Ambassador to Canada, His Excellency Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga, visited Silliman University (SU) on February 3, 2026 at the SU Library for a forum, as part of the Embassy’s “Winter Escapade” initiative aimed at strengthening cultural reconnection and reinforcing the identity of the Filipino diaspora in Canada, particularly among the youth. Dumaguete was selected as [...]