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Silliman University scholars took active roles in the 47th Annual Ugnayang Pang-Aghamtao (UGAT) Conference, held November 12–14, 2025 at Holy Name University and the National Museum Bohol in Tagbilaran City. With this year’s theme, “Engaging Anthropology: Anthropology in Action,” the gathering convened anthropologists, scholars, community leaders, development workers, and activists to reflect on engaged anthropology and its role […]

Four Senior High School teachers from Silliman University’s Communication Arts, Languages, and Literature Cluster showcased their research at the Philippine Association for Language Teaching (PALT) 2025 International Conference, held from November 27 to 29, 2025 at the Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Building of the University of Santo Tomas, Manila. The gathering marked PALT’s 65th founding […]

Silliman University’s Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences (SU-IRS) presented seven research studies at the Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) IMPETUS 2025, held on November 22–23 at Century Park Hotel, Manila. SU also celebrated two national distinctions: Aida Alexi Bulahan Castro received the Exemplary Presenter Award, while Kirk Jeremiah Acuesta placed First Runner-Up in the poster competition. In addition, Ella Nazaria Vasquez contributed to the organization […]

Silliman University’s Technical, Educational, Vocational, and Entrepreneurial Center (TEVEC) marked another milestone with the appointment of its head, Blanche M. Utzurrum, as Regional Lead Assessor (RLA) for Region VII. Her name appears in the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) Memorandum Circular No. 031, s. 2025, released on December 1, 2025, which lists newly designated RLAs authorized to […]

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The Silliman University (SU) College of Agriculture (CoA) produced 25 newly registered agriculturists during the November 2025 Agriculturists Licensure Examination. According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 6,678 out of 9,742 passed the examination with a National Passing Rate of 68.55%. Meanwhile, SU logged a 92.59% overall passing rate, with first-time takers at 91.67%. Congratulations […]

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 […]