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SU ranks 9th in Philippines, 4,415th globally in UNIRANKS 2027 Silliman University has been ranked #4,415 globally in the UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027, earning an overall score of 50.97 out of 100 and placing #9 among universities in the Philippines. The ranking, published and updated on August 4, 2026, recognizes Silliman as a verified […]

“Half Disclosure,” a poem by Asst. Prof. Angela Gabrielle Fabunan, a faculty member of the Creative Writing Program under Silliman University’s Department of English and Literature, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Montreal International Poetry Prize. Fabunan’s poem was among 58 works shortlisted from more than 4,400 entries. The shortlist was selected by an international […]

The Silliman University (SU) Religion and Peace Studies Department marked Peace Month in September with a two-night concert featuring Bagong Asin, a musical group known for songs that promote peace, social awareness, and appreciation of Philippine culture. Held on September 18 and 19, 2026, Bagong Asin Concert: Pagkamulat featured founding member Noy Pillora Jr., Rona Bel Comawas, Jimmy […]

The Silliman University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) - Psychology Department produced 146 newly licensed psychometricians and three (3) topnotchers during the September 2026 Psychometricians Licensure Examination. SU recorded an impressive 97.24% overall passing rate, with 99.29% of first-time takers earning their professional licenses—surpassing the 91.72% national passing rate. Three (3) Sillimanians placed among [...]

A delegation from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in Lubbock, Texas, USA, visited Silliman University (SU), through the College of Nursing, on September 28, 2026, as part of its annual international educational tour. The delegation included the TTUHSC Global Studies Director, faculty members, support staff, and students from its Bachelor of Science [...]

Silliman University (SU), through the History and Political Science Department, has established the Ambassador MacArthur Corsino Fund to support an annual distinguished lecture in political science and international relations, in recognition of the contributions of the Silliman alumnus, diplomat, educator, and Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee. The University formally established the fund through a ceremonial signing of […]

A Silliman University (SU) student represented the Philippines at an international workshop in Hungary aimed at developing a global framework for recognizing skills gained through volunteer work. Rhenelyn Chanthavysouk, a second-year Psychology student and Youth Representative of the Global Institute for Engaged Development (GIED), joined the Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) C-IVS Skills […]

#SillimanNews: The Silliman University College of Mass Communication (CMC) received commendations from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Oriental and the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Dumaguete City in recognition of the college’s contributions to journalism, communication, and public service as it celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The provincial council presented its commendation during its regular session […]

Silliman University (SU) ranked eighth among the top-performing schools in its category in the September 2026 Social Workers Licensure Examination, posting a 94.44% overall passing rate and producing 36 newly licensed social workers. Among the successful examinees was Vanessa Carmel B. Regalado, who placed ninth nationwide with a rating of 91.60%. All SU first-time takers [...]

Two teams from Silliman University (SU) developed artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions addressing rural transportation and access to government services during “Can You HackIT? The IBPAP Challenge 2026,” held August 17, 2026, at the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) in Cebu City. Representing SU were teams from the College of Computer Studies (CCS) and College of […]