Vol. 1 No. 2

INTERNATIONALIZATION
UM and UBJ’s Faculty Exchange Program Reaches Midway Milestone

Representing UM in the program are Dr. Rowela Cartin-Pecson from the College of Criminal Justice Education and Dr. Phyll Jhann E. Gildore from the College of Teacher Education. They arrived in Indonesia on January 22, 2024, effectively commencing the program, and returned to the Philippines on April 16, 2024.

EXTERNAL
UM Opens its Gates during Phase 1 of the 2024 UM Campus Tour

The University of Mindanao opened the gates of its 28-hectare campus to incoming first-year students from all over Mindanao during Phase 1 of the UM Campus Tour held last March 2, 2024. The University of Mindanao Main - External Relations and International Affairs Office (ERIAO) organized the activity, led by the University of Mindanao Ambassadors League as the tour guides.

FEATURED POST
UM College of Business Administration Education produces Topnotchers in the April 2024 Real Estate Broker Board Examination

RESEARCH BITS
CBAE Students Shine at 3rd Southern Mindanao Student Business Summit

The College of Business Administration Education is proud to announce the remarkable achievements of its research students at the recently concluded 3rd Southern Mindanao Student Business Summit and Research Congress held at the Rizal Memorial College (RMC) Gym last April 8, a major event from the Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business (PCDEB).

CAMPUS BUZZ
A Beacon of Quality Education: UM Secures ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Exhibiting its unwavering commitment to delivering quality education with the highest standards across all aspects of the institution, the University of Mindanao proudly secures ISO 9001:2015 Certification during the ISO Surveillance visit.

INTERNATIONALIZATION
UM's Diplomatic Affair: Courtesy Call with Indonesian Universities

The University of Mindanao (UM) recently played host to a delegation from prominent Indonesian universities, last March 6, 2024, with the aim of fostering stronger international relations.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
UMDS Shines at Asian English Olympics, Wins 3 Best Speaker Awards

The University of Mindanao Debate Society (UMDS) representatives, Ma. Veronica Silayan (IV- Legal Management) and Ian Angelo Sarto (II- Political Science), achieved remarkable success by securing three awards at the Asian English Olympics debate competition held at BINUS University in Indonesia.

INTERNATIONALIZATION
UM's Professional Schools Arrive in Latvia for 5-Month Exchange Program at DU

In a strategic collaboration advancing international education, three students from the Professional Schools of the University of Mindanao (UM) have arrived in Latvia to commence a semester-long exchange program at Daugavpils University (DU) through the Erasmus+ initiative.

INTERNATIONALIZATION
UM Entrepreneurship Head Leads Global Learning at ITS Surabaya

In a groundbreaking development, Mr. Reil Romero, Head of University of Mindanao's (UM) BS Entrepreneurship Program, takes the lead in the prestigious Global Learning Program (GLP) hosted by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS Surabaya).

RESEARCH BITS
UM's First Patent: A Landmark in Innovation

The University of Mindanao (UM) achieves a significant milestone with its first-ever patent for a revolutionary invention: a test kit detecting Mercury (HG) and Lead (Pb) in Mining Wastewater.

FEATURED POST
UM Pharmacy Program Sweeps Pharmacist Licensure Exam! 100% Passing Rate for All Takers

INTERNATIONALIZATION
LPU Batangas meets with UM

The Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas (LPU-B) paid a visit to UM on March 14 and were warmly welcomed by senior leaders, led by President Guillermo P. Torres Jr.

RESEARCH BITS
UM Report: Workplace Preference and Job Skills Trend

The University of Mindanao (UM) boasts a high employment rate for its graduates (96.7% in Davao City). To ensure this continues, UM tracks labor market trends and provides career development resources. A survey of graduating students revealed they prioritize fair treatment, job security, work-life balance, and open communication in future workplaces. Surprisingly, professional advancement and innovation were less desired.

EXTERNAL
University of Mindanao - College of Teacher Education Joins Happy Walk 2024

Students from the University of Mindanao - College of Teacher Education marched hand in hand during the Happy Walk 2024 in an incredible show of support and unity.