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Student leaders from Silliman University took part in the Youth Health Forum 2025, a three-day youth-centered initiative organized by the National Youth Commission (NYC) to address pressing health issues affecting Filipino youth, particularly mental health, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and HIV and AIDS, held from December 5-7, 2025 at the Southview Hotel in Dumaguete City. Representing Silliman […]

Delivered on December 7, 2025 during the Sunday Worship in Celebration of the 200th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Horace B. Silliman This morning we remember and give thanks for Horace Brinsmade Silliman, whose faith and vision gave birth to what we now call Silliman University. Born 200 years ago, HBS offers us the story of […]

On December 10, 2025, at the Silliman University Boardroom, Khyla Shane Jordan Acab (3rd place), Frances Therese Andan Merlas (7th place), and Merl Andrea Gimolatan Daarol (10th place) received their incentive checks from Silliman University for securing top spots in the November 2025 Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination. The recognition highlighted SU’s outstanding performance—among the schools [...]

Silliman University celebrated the 200th birth anniversary of its founder, Dr. Horace B. Silliman, through a floral offering ceremony on December 3, 2025, in front of Silliman Hall. Organized by the HBS Bicentennial Birth Anniversary Committee, chaired by Moses Joshua B. Atega, the event honored the life and legacy of Silliman. Dr. Horace Brinsmade Silliman [...]

The Silliman University Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences (SU IRS) produced 72 newly registered physical therapists in the December 2025 Physical Therapists Licensure Examination, including one topnotcher. According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 1,198 out of 1,553 examinees passed, posting a national passing rate of 77.14%. Silliman University achieved an overall passing rate of 97.30%, with […]

The Silliman University Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (SU-IEMS) is taking a lead role in an international collaboration with rrreefs, a Zurich-based Swiss corporation and German NGO, to advance innovative coral reef restoration research in the Philippines. A year ago, rrreefs installed a 3D-printed artificial reef structure made of non-toxic, pH-neutral clay in the […]

Silliman University has appointed Dr. Lily Ann D. Bautista as the new Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research (VPAAR), following formal action by the Board of Trustees. Her term takes effect immediately. Bautista, an accomplished higher education leader and physical therapy professional, brings three decades of experience in academic administration, clinical practice, curriculum innovation, […]

Ryan Rikaz Ibrahim, a fourth-year mass communication student, earned the Best Presenter Award (student category) at the 2025 Research Conference on Gender Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in Education held on November 28–30 at the Silliman University Multipurpose Room. Ibrahim was recognized for his thesis, “Believing What We Watch: Cultivation Aftermath of Political Media Exposure […]

Silliman University Nursing students presented their research at the 14th International Conference of Nurses (ICONS 14) in Cebu City, where one student team earned Second Place Best Paper for their study on mental health-related care in a local barangay. Held on November 28–29, 2025 at the Sarrosa International Hotel & Residential Suites, the conference brought together nursing […]

Silliman University scholars took active roles in the 47th Annual Ugnayang Pang-Aghamtao (UGAT) Conference, held November 12–14, 2025 at Holy Name University and the National Museum Bohol in Tagbilaran City. With this year’s theme, “Engaging Anthropology: Anthropology in Action,” the gathering convened anthropologists, scholars, community leaders, development workers, and activists to reflect on engaged anthropology and its role […]