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#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 […]

A group photo with Butuan City, Cabadbaran City, and Surigao City Alumni Chapter members. Also present were Mayor Philip A. Pichay, President of the Silliman Alumni Chapter of Surigao City, and Atty. Rene Burdeos, SUAA Butuan City Chapter President. Alumni Update September 7 – 13, 2026 The Silliman University Alumni Association, Inc. (SUAAI) Butuan City [...]

Silliman University Junior High School (SUJHS) received security screening equipment from the Silliman University High School Class of 1990 during a dedication and turnover ceremony held September 9, 2026, at the entrance gate of the SUJHS. The donation, made by Safer PH Innovations Inc., represented by Col. Lindsey Rex B. Sagege, PN (M), Ret., and [...]

Silliman University (SU) produced four newly licensed librarians in the September 2026 Librarians Computer-Based Licensure Examination, achieving a 100% passing rate. According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 760 of the 1,014 examinees nationwide passed the examination, for a national passing rate of 74.95%. Congratulations to our new Sillimanian librarians and to the faculty and [...]

Silliman University (SU) alumnus F. Jordan Carnice, a 2009 graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in English major in Creative Writing program, has marked two major literary milestones: becoming the first three-time Poet of the Year at the Nick Joaquin Literary Awards (NJLA) and being selected for a four-week international writers residency in Indonesia. Carnice won [...]

Silliman University’s Technical Educational Vocational and Entrepreneurial Center (SU TEVEC) graduated 125 trainees during its 47th Graduation Ceremony on September 4, 2026, at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. The graduating class comprised 105 Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) National Certificate (NC) III graduates and 20 Animal Production (Swine) NC II graduates. Serving as [...]

Twenty-five persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) graduated from a 29-day training program in Animal Production (Poultry-Chicken) National Certificate (NC) II during the 46th Graduation Day Ceremony of Silliman University’s Technical Educational Vocational and Entrepreneurial Center (TEVEC) on September 3, 2026, at the Negros Oriental Detention and Rehabilitation Center (NODRC) in Dumaguete City. The training was […]

The Silliman Alumni Association, Inc. (SAAI) hosted the Time Capsule Laying Ceremony for the Silliman University Alumni Hall on August 27, 2026, marking the beginning of the rebuilding of the historic structure and a new chapter for generations of Sillimanian alumni. Newly elected SAAI President Eric Samuel P. Joven said the project is being funded [...]