Silliman University is deeply saddened by the demise of Dr. Rolando Villanueva del Carmen, an outstanding alumnus and compassionate benefactor. Recipient of the Outstanding Sillimanian Award for Legal Education in 1982 and conferee of a Doctor of Laws degree, honoris causa, from the university in 2016, Dr. del Carmen exemplified the Silliman spirit of excellence […]

The province of Apayao was among those in the path of Super Typhoon Ompong (or Mangkhut) last September 15, 2018. Among those severely affected is the Municipality of Kabugao, Apayao.  About 8,000 people belonging to at least 1,000 families had their agricultural crops and homes damaged by Ompong. Silliman University is making a call for […]

The marine biologists who concluded that Carlos Gayola’s giant “pearl” was part of the shell used scientific rigor and their extensive scientific knowledge to come to that conclusion. Dr. Hilconida Calumpong, Director of the Silliman University Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences, has extensive experience in the culture of giant clams. Dr. Janet Estacion, IEMS […]

Consistent with the recent declaration of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, Silliman University suspends today classes across all levels — from Early Childhood up to graduate programs. Work continues for faculty and staff. Silliman urges everyone to take extra precaution as the storm enters the Visayas and Mindanao areas.

In compliance with pertinent directives of the Commission on Higher Education, Silliman University will admit into its college programs all Grade 12 graduates regardless of their track or strand in senior high school (SHS). Special measures will be offered to help Grade 12 graduates qualify for and succeed in the college courses they choose, particularly […]

In observance of the declaration of suspension of classes by the Mayor due to heavy rains and to ensure the safety of our students, all classes and learning activities across all levels in the School of Basic Education are suspended today. The Buglasan performance of the Elementary Department at Robinson’s this afternoon is likewise cancelled.

In consideration of the pronouncement of Malacañang last night and the subsequent memo of the Department of Education, all learning activities (including sports/Palakasan and club activities) across all levels in the School of Basic Education remain suspended today, Tuesday, October 17. For College: As disseminated in the advisory issued earlier, all scheduled activities, including exams, […]

In view of the recent Department of Education memo, all learning activities (including sports/Palakasan and club activities) across all levels in the School of Basic Education are suspended tomorrow, October 16. For College: As disseminated in the advisory issued earlier, all scheduled activities, including exams, will push through tomorrow. Classes are suspended, consistent with the […]

In consideration of the announcement from Malacañang, only scheduled activities (including sports and club/organizational activities) and exams will proceed tomorrow, October 16. No classes will be held across all levels tomorrow, consistent as well with the semestral break and the four-day class week. Work is likewise suspended, except for those in critical offices and those […]