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There has been confusion in the past twenty four hours with regard to the x-ray and blood test requirement for continuing students.   The University would like to inform all students, faculty and staff that there has been no decision yet with regard to this matter.  There is an on-going discussion on its need as we […]

In the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission for the October 2014 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination, Silliman University registered an overall passing percentage of 88.89, against the national passing rate of 77.06 per cent. Congratulations to our new licensed mechanical engineers: Almenzo, Kayne Chester Ambos, Kharl Abriel Zerna Bulgado, Jose Ronnel Ryan Albina Buñol, […]

Thirty-six UCCP scholars enrolled in the Divinity School will be enjoying 50 per cent tuition subsidy for the first semester as part of the institutional tuition assistance program of the University. The students sent by their respective UCCP churches are  Rolly Jeson Abalos, Maria Fe Alferez, January Alpuerto, Errol Balderas, Dixie Isaac Bangcog, Alfred John […]

Former Finance Secretary Dr. Juanita D. Amatong was the resource person during the Fiscal Policy Seminar held at the College of Business Administration – MBA Presentation Room on September 30. The seminar, which was free and open to the public, gathered students enrolled in the Masters of Business Administration program and Banking undergraduate subjects. Her […]

Two Sillimanians joined over 400 college students from across the country for a two-day simulation of the affairs of the legislative branch of government during the 2014 Philippine Model Congress (PMC) held at the Philippine Senate Building on September 13 to 14.   Cedrick Louis Antiquina, a sophomore medical technology student, and Wilson Cadalso, a […]

Two professors from Tumaini University Makumira in Arusha, Tanzania were welcomed on campus on October 7 to explore opportunities for possible partnership with Silliman University. They are Tumaini University Vice Chancellor Rev. Prof. Joseph Parsalaw and Senior Lecturer Dr. Faustin Leonard Mahali.  With them during this visit is Dr. Andar Parlindungan Pasaribu, who is Head […]

The Silliman community celebrated World Teacher’s Day with a Mid-week service at the Silliman University Church on October 1, themed “Invest in the Future, Invest in Teachers.” Provincial Consultant for Education, Culture and Sports Dr. Henry Sojor was invited as guest speaker for the service. Dr. Sojor shared many insightful stories aimed at rekindling pride […]

Butanding Network founder Elson Aca presented a lecture on “Marine Wildlife Research and Conservation in the Philippines” at the Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) Conference Room on September 19. His talk covered four groups of large marine vertebrates in the Philippines: dugongs, cetaceans (whales and dolphins), sea turtles, and elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). […]

Six Silliman graduates who took the National Chemist Licensure Examination last month are now among the country's new licensed chemists. Silliman garnered an overall passing average of 83.33 per cent for new takers, 60 per cent including repeaters. This year’s national passing rate was 59.72 per cent.  Congratulations to our new licensed chemists: Maria Edilyn […]

Office of Information and Publications Director Mr. Mark Raygan E. Garcia has been invited to participate in the World Bank (WB)-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. on October 5 to 10.  Mr. Garcia is the only Filipino and one of only two delegates invited and sponsored by the WB East Asia and […]