Vol. 2 No. 3

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December 31, 2024

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
From Adversity to Victory: How a UM Grad Topnotcher Rose to the Top Amid Challenges

Most board exam takers bring only a pen and pencil. But in the case of the 25-year-old topnotcher from the University of Mindanao – Davao City, an asthma inhaler and painkillers became his weapons during the examination, as his asthma and stomach pain could strike at any moment.

CAMPUS BUZZ
UM Shines at the 35th PACUCOA General Assembly

The University of Mindanao continues to lead in academic excellence, maintaining its prestigious position as the second school with the most number of accredited programs in the country by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). With an impressive 54 accredited programs, UM’s dedication to quality education was reaffirmed during the 35th PACUCOA General Assembly held on December 10, 2024, at Novotel.

INTERNATIONALIZATION
IOHSK-a, Ga!

At the recently concluded 12th International Conference on Sports and Exercise Science (ICSES) 2024, our delegates Jerry Yan L. Lucenda and Maui Andre A. Pevida from the College of Teacher Education - Bachelor of Physical Education, University of Mindanao - Main Campus, proudly represented the institution with great excellence at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, under the International Organization for Sports, Health, and Kinesiology (IOHSK), founded by Dr. Hosung So of California State University - San Bernardino.

INTERNATIONALIZATION & RESEARCH BITS
IamaBuild at the Prototypes for Humanity 2024 Exhibition

IamaBuild, a groundbreaking innovation developed under the DOST-funded project "Engineered Smart Concrete Utilizing Indigenous Wastes for Durable and Intelligent Infrastructure," is proud to be a finalist at the Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity 2024 Exhibition. This prestigious event, held at The Boulevard, Emirates Tower in Dubai from November 17 to 21, 2024, features top innovations from around the world.

EXTERNAL
UM Chorale Receives Gintong Parangal Award at Malacañang

The University of Mindanao Chorale achieved a monumental milestone on November 24, 2024, when they were honored with the prestigious Gintong Parangal 2024 at Malacañang Palace. The award was presented by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos in recognition of the chorale's exceptional victory as Grand Prix Champion at the Taipei International Choral Competition held in August 2024.

CAMPUS BUZZ
UM and Jobstreet by Seek Forge New Partnership for Student Career Development

The University of Mindanao marked a significant milestone in career development for its students with the official signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Jobstreet by Seek on December 3, 2024. This collaboration is poised to open new doors of opportunity for UM students by connecting them with one of the Philippines' leading online employment platforms.

INTERNATIONALIZATION
UM Welcomes Delegates from Partner University in Thailand for Academic Collaboration Meeting

The University of Mindanao welcomed five delegates yesterday from the Faculty of Engineering of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), one of UM’s long-time partners in Thailand.

CAMPUS BUZZ
College of Teacher Education Launches DEaR 2.0

The College of Teacher Education proudly initiated the Drop Everything and Research (DEaR) program, a bold initiative aimed at revitalizing the research culture within academic institutions by creating dedicated space and time for faculty members to focus exclusively on their research endeavors. On December 4, 2024, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the LIC Museum, New Matina Library, DEaR 2.0 was launched.