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A US Peace Corps volunteer is into her third month with the Extension Program of Silliman University, working with the University’s partner communities, primarily on a project involving women in prostitution. Jillian Paula Albert arrived in Silliman in September and will be spending two years in the University for her Philippine assignment. Prior to the […]

Scholarship slots are available for two certificate programs that will be launched January next year under the newly established School of Agro-Industrial and Technical Education (SAITE). These certificate programs in Animal Production and Horticulture both were developed and will be administered in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. Click on the course […]

A senior Mass Communication student participated in the Link, Engage, Activate, Develop (LEAD) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Youth Summit held December 3 to 5 in Makati City. Iphraim T. Cabristante was one of 60 youth delegates from the Philippines, most of whom are alumni of various international exchange programs of the United States […]

Silliman University registered passing percentages higher than the national passing rates in the recent 2013 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).  The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) announced that only 19,384 elementary teachers out of 62,160 examinees and only 25,755 secondary teachers out of 64,792 examinees successfully passed the LET administered September 29. Of the country's new […]

A staff at the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library won the top prize for his paper during the 1st International Congress on eLearning held December 6 to 7 in Manila. The paper, “Technology Acceptance of the Destiny Library Manager of the University Library System”, by Mr. Rey Dennis Caballero, supervisor at the CyberLibrary […]

The Silliman University National Writers Workshop is now accepting applications for the 53rd National Writers Workshop to be held May 5 to 23, 2014 at the Silliman University Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village. This Writers Workshop is offering 12 fellowships to promising writers in the Philippines who want to have a chance to hone their […]

The National Academy of Science and Technology has named Professor Emeritus Dr. Angel C. Alcala as National Scientist. National Scientist is the highest award conferred by the Philippine government on a Filipino scientist. Dr. Alcala is currently Trustee of Silliman University and former President of Silliman University. He is among the country's foremost experts in […]

Silliman University honored acclaimed Sillimanian fictionist Dr. Edilberto K. Tiempo on his birth centenary with a tribute dubbed “Man of Literature”. Held December 6 at the Cyber Lecture Hall of the Instructional Media and Technology Center, the tribute was highlighted with the launch of two books published by Silliman University, and dedicated to the memory […]

Silliman University 16 new licensed civil engineers, based on the results of the 2013 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination released November 27. The University garnered a passing rate of 61.54 per cent, higher than the national passing percentage of 48.11 Congratulations! Aboy, Joseph Artwell Ubag Afidchao, Megan Elizabeth Besario Baguio, Lalaine Pilar Borromeo Bayon, Jaypie Gajelloma […]

A student from the High School Department of the School of Basic Education won three medals in swimming during the Milo Little Olympics National Finals held recently in Cebu. Edgar Hin Louise B. Chee bagged gold in the 100m breaststroke category.He won silver and bronze in the 200m breaststroke and medley relay, respectively.     […]