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The Henry Luce Foundation awarded Silliman University a special grant of USD25,000 in support of its program in applied ethics.  Luce Foundation president Mr. Michael Gilligan sent an official communication to Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III informing the University about a special grant that he approved along with Ms Margaret Boles Fitzgerald, the […]

Silliman University launched David’s Slingshot, a book containing a compilation of opinion columns by a distinguished alumnus whose works have seen print in national dailies.  The book is written by Dr. Efren N. Padilla, 2005 Outstanding Sillimanian in Urban Studies. He is currently Director of the Urban Studies Program at the California State University at […]

The Religion and Peace Studies Department of the Divinity School is spearheading the celebration of Peace Week on September 16 to 21. This year’s celebration centers on education, the same priority promoted by the United Nations in raising awareness on the global peace agenda. September 21 is decared by the United Nations as the International […]

A new software was launched last September 4 by the Robert and Metta J. Silliman Library that enables a personalized management of materials online from the library collection covering over 250,000 volumes. Destiny Library Manager is a centrally installed school library system that makes available the resources of the Library to students, faculty and staff […]

Students from different faith perspectives filled the Silliman University Church as they united in prayer for Syria last September 11. The Justice and Peace Committee of the Silliman University Church and the Student Government led the collective prayer for a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Syria. Christians, Muslims and those from other religious denominations […]

Consistent with its performance in the past three years since it graduated its first enrollees, the Medical School hit another 100 per cent in the Physician Licensure Examination.  Results had been circulated earlier in the University, following the announcement from the Professional Regulations Commission end of last month.  Congratulations to our new medical doctors:  Bomediano, […]

We are saddened by what is happening in Zamboanga City. Many are hurt and fearing for their lives. We pray for all affected and for Sillimanians there. The issue is said to be political. But it is traumatizing people who seek only to live in peace. The greater politics of gaining peace is being gored […]

The Professional Regulation Commission ranked Silliman University Top 3 school in the Philippines, based on its performance in the August 2013 Medical Technologist Licensure Examination among schools with 50 or more examinees.  A total of 94 from Silliman passed the exam, registering a passing percentage of 98.95. This year's board exam centered on: Clinical Chemistry, […]

Actor and Director Eric Quizon read a story to students from the School of Basic Education last September 2 at the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library. The story reading activity was part of the week-long celebration of the Annual Book Fair running from September 2 to 6 at the Robert B. and Metta […]

The Cultural Affairs Committee (CAC) brings to the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium Red, the 2010 Tony Award winner for best play. Red, which is staged by the Necessary Theater, and showcased in Dumaguete with the Little Boy Production, is about the famous abstract expressionist artist Mark Rothko. Red won almost every major award in […]