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Silliman University (SU) officially opened its month-long celebration of its 124th Founders Day with a worship service held on August 3, 2025, at the SU Church. In her greetings, SU President Dr. Betty Cernol McCann welcomed the community with words of unity and reflection. “Whether you’ve been part of the community for decades or you’re [...]

Silliman University (SU), through its Facilities Management and Administrative Services (FMAS), conducted a one-day Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Orientation Program for its employees and contractors on August 2, 2025, at the Ground Floor of Guy Hall. The training, organized in partnership with the Occupational Safety and Health Network (OSHNET) and accredited by the Occupational […]

Silliman University President Dr. Betty Cernol McCann has assumed temporary oversight of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research (VPAAR) following the end of term and retirement of Dr. Margaret Helen Udarbe Alvarez on July 31. Recognizing the VPAAR’s pivotal role in the university’s academic leadership, the Administration announced interim measures […]

Silliman University (SU), through its College of Business Administration (CBA), soft-launched the SU-KOICA Digital Transformation Center on July 29, 2025, to provide AI and big data training for local youths, faculty, and students. The three-phase program will begin in August with 20 youth trainees, followed by faculty training and specialized courses for 80 business analytics [...]

Silliman University (SU) held its All-University Academic Convocation on July 30, 2025, with the theme, “The Future of Asian Higher Education is Now,” at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. In her address, Dr. Betty Cernol McCann, SU President, highlighted Asia’s growing role in shaping the global education landscape, emphasizing the region’s advances in research, [...]

Silliman University (SU), through its College of Business Administration (CBA), soft launched on July 29, 2025 the SU – Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Digital Transformation Center, which aims to establish the state-of-the-art training laboratory and deliver structured training programs in AI and big data for a period of two years. Located on the third […]

Silliman University (SU) welcomed Leonora Escollante, Philippine Canoe Kayak Federation (PCKF)/Philippine Paddling Federation, Inc. (PPFI) president, and her team during a courtesy call with Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research (VPAAR) Dr. Margaret Helen U. Alvarez on July 29, 2025, at the SU Boardroom Annex. The visit marked the federation’s upcoming Level 1 National [...]

On July 23, 2025, faculty and administrators from St. Vincent's College Inc. (SVCI) Dipolog, led by Rev. Fr. Nathaniele A. Denlaoso, SVCI president, visited Silliman University for a benchmarking activity. The team benchmarked SU’s academic programs, including the College of Education’s Teacher Education Department, the College of Business Administration’s Business Management and Accountancy programs, and [...]

Silliman University (SU) President Dr. Betty Cernol McCann engaged Dumaguete-based media practitioners in a forum titled “Inside Silliman: Conversations with Dr. Betty Cernol McCann” on July 28, 2025, at the Silliman Assembly Hall. Organized by the Office of Media and Public Affairs (OMPA), the event highlighted key university developments, including SU’s digital transformation initiatives, micro-credentialing [...]

Silliman University (SU) faculty and students presented key studies at the 18th National Symposium on Marine Science (PAMS18), held on July 10–12, 2025, at the University of the Philippines–Cebu, addressing pressing marine science issues in the Philippines. Dr. Aileen Maypa, SU Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) director, presented on the challenges of protecting […]