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CAMPUS BUZZ
An Epitome of Excellence: UM Opens Largest Library in Mindanao

UM President/CEO Guillermo P. Torres leads in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new library. He is joined by board members Atty. Edward Go and Mr. Edwin Torres

The University of Mindanao officially opened its new state-of-the-art learning and information center at the Matina campus on January 29, 2024, closing the doors of the old library located on the 4th floor of the BE Building.

INTERNATIONALIZATION
Ascending Borders: UM and Seibu Group of Companies Convene at Tokyo, Japan

UM and Seibu Group: Bridging Borders, Expanding Horizons.

Staying true to its vision of becoming a leading globally engaged university, the top-level delegates of the University of Mindanao engaged in a meeting with the top-level executives of the Seibu Group of Companies at Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

INTERNATIONALIZATION
UM Holds Plenary Briefing With the US Embassy-Manila and Philippine Fulbright Commission

UM Senior officials pose with the representatives from the US Embassy-Manila and the Philippine Fulbright Commission

In its pursuit of bolstering internationalization engagements, the University of Mindanao recently convened a plenary briefing for Fulbright programs in collaboration with the US Embassy-Manila and Philippine Fulbright Commission at the AVR 2 Matina campus.

CAMPUS BUZZ
UM Soars Higher in the Latest EduRank

UM Senior officials pose with the representatives from the US Embassy-Manila and the Philippine Fulbright Commission

UM clinches the top spot in Davao Region, ranking 2nd across Mindanao, and an impressive 19th nationwide in the latest EduRank. UM is up by 5 notches from its 2023 national rank.

EXTERNAL
Guiding Lights: UM Launches School-to-School Campaign to SHS Students

The team consists of Jaynard John Hernando, Carlos Benzhar Sawer, Jeramie Corsonado, and Paul Christian Moyon.

With the primary goal to provide indispensable assistance to graduating senior high school students in their pursuit of making contemplative career decisions, the University of Mindanao Career Guidance Team launched its School-to-School campaign on January 8, 2024.

EXTERNAL
Voices of Victory: UM Chorale Triumphs in Himig Handog Competition

UM Chorale members receive their winning prize during the Himig Handog Chorale Competition in Tagum City

The University of Mindanao Chorale clinched the top spot during the Musikahan sa Tagum Festival held on February 23-24, 2024, marking the group’s fifth win.

RESEARCH BITS
UM Bags 2023 Platinum Award from the Intellectual Property Office

The team consists of Jaynard John Hernando, Carlos Benzhar Sawer, Jeramie Corsonado, and Paul Christian Moyon.

The University of Mindanao bags 2023 Platinum Award from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). The Platinum Award is the Highest Category Award given to an Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO).

ACADEMIC CORNER
UM Produces Topnotchers in Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination

The University of Mindanao’s College of Engineering Education achieved remarkable success in the February 2024 Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination, producing topnotchers.