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Silliman University was formally recognized by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Dumaguete through a resolution commending the University for the outstanding performance of its SU Band and Orchestra, led by Asst. Prof. Joseph Albert P. Basa, as First Runner-Up in the Sinulog Brass Band Competition 2026. The recognition was conferred during a session held today, January [...]

Guests for the International Nursing Symposium 2026 hosted by the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) – Negros Oriental Chapter and Silliman University College of Nursing (SUCN) paid a courtesy call at the Silliman University (SU) Boardroom Annex on January 19, 2026, ahead of the opening of the International Nursing Symposium. Among them were Dr. Lorraine Evangelista, […]

A team of fourth-year Accountancy students from Silliman University placed second runner-up in the 10th PwC Philippines Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Challenge, following the final round held on January 16, 2026 at the PwC Office in AIA Tower, Makati City. Competing under the team name Team Synergy, the Silliman delegation bested over a hundred teams […]

Silliman University (SU), through its Technical Educational Vocational and Entrepreneurial Center (TEVEC), formally launched its partnership with Wrkpod Inc. during a ceremonial meeting held on January 15, 2025, at the SU Boardroom Annex, following the initial signing of the memorandum of agreement on January 13. The collaboration was led by SU President Dr. Betty Cernol [...]

The Silliman University College of Nursing (SUCN) held a Christmas outreach for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the Dumaguete City District Jail on December 22, 2025, bringing holiday cheer to both the male and female dormitories of the facility. Conducted in coordination with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region VII, the activity served 120 male […]

Dr. Earl Jude Paul L. Cleope, former Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research and a faculty member of the History and Political Science Department of Silliman University, has been elected as head of the National Committee on Historical Research (NCHR) for the 2026–2028 term. The NCHR is a national body under the National Commission […]

The Board of Trustees announces that Dr. Betty Cernol McCann has resigned as President of the University effective end of Academic Year 2025-2026. On behalf of the University, the Board of Trustees expresses its appreciation for Dr. McCann’s dedicated service to the University in various capacities for a total of thirty years, eight years of […]

The Silliman University Christian Life Emphasis Month (UCLEM) officially opened with a Launching and Commissioning Service for volunteers on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Silliman University Church, marking the start of a month-long spiritual formation program for the university community. Organized by the SU Church in partnership with the University Spiritual Life Council (USLC), [...]

The Silliman University High School (SUHS) Class of 1979 turned over a ₱100,000 check in support of the High School Covered Court Project, reaffirming their enduring bond with Silliman University and their commitment to giving back to the institution that helped shape their formative years. The contribution is intended to help advance the project, which [...]

Two fourth-year Computer Science students from Silliman University presented a pioneering study on the Hiligaynon language at an international academic conference on computational linguistics held in Vietnam. James Ald Y. Teves and Ray Daniel S. Cal of the College of Computer Studies presented their paper, “HiligayNER: A Baseline Named Entity Recognition Model for Hiligaynon,” at […]