RESEARCH BITS

Democratizing Excellence: The University of Mindanao’s Strategic Journey into Global Rankings

Davao City, Philippines – In the traditional landscape of higher education, "quality" is often synonymous with "exclusivity." The prevailing logic suggests that to maintain high standards, institutions must implement rigid admission barriers. However, the University of Mindanao (UM) is challenging this legacy. Guided by its vision of becoming a leading globally engaged university, UM operates on a philosophy of transformative education—polishing "diamonds in the rough" through a unique open admission policy.

RESEARCH BITS

What Davaoeños Hope for Davao City This Christmas

Davao City, Philippines – The University of Mindanao – Institute of Popular Opinion conducted an online survey from November 26, 2025 to December 12, 2025 targeting 1,200 Davaoeños from the three districts of the City to know their hopes for Davao City this Christmas season. The survey also intended to capture their messages for the City Government of Davao. 

EXTERNAL

Raising The Bar Once More as UM Shines at The 36th PACUCOA Awards

Davao City, Philippines - The University of Mindanao (UM) reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to academic excellence after securing major distinctions at the 36th Annual General Assembly Awards Ceremony of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA).

CAMPUS BUZZ

UM Tops Scopus Ranking, Leading Research in Davao Region

Davao City – The University of Mindana conducted a two-day Research Publication Writing Workshop on December 4–5, 2025, bringing together faculty members from the main campus and all branch campuses.

FEATURED POST

UM College of Teacher Education Produces Topnotchers in the September and November 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers in Elementary and Secondary Levels

INTERNATIONALIZATION

UM Bags 4 Medals at FIMiEx 2025 in Malaysia

Davao City, Philippines - The University of Mindanao won four medals at the FIMiEx 2025 Faculty Industrial Management (FIM) International Innovation Exhibition, held on November 29–30, 2025, in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

CAMPUS BUZZ

UM and UIC Host AUNQA Lecture Dialogue to Strengthen Institutional Assessment Readiness

Davao City, Philippines - Committed to strengthening its institutional quality assurance efforts, the University of Mindanao (UM), in partnership with the University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC), held the ASEAN University Network–Quality Assurance (AUNQA) Lecture Dialogue on December 11, 2025 at the Mini Auditorium, DPT Building, UM Matina Campus, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Tan Kay Chuan, Chief Quality Officer of the National University of Singapore and AUNQA Chief Expert and AUN Quality Master.

CAMPUS BUZZ

4-Day Hands-On Training Strengthens UM Research Skills in Metabolic Engineering

Davao City, Philippines - The University of Mindanao successfully conducted a four-day hands-on training on competent cell preparation, DNA transformation techniques, and DNA assembly using Gibson Assembly for metabolic engineering from December 9 to 12, 2025, at the UM Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory (UMBEL).

FEATURED POST
UM Chorale Recognized at The 38th Aliw Awards