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Vol. 3 No. 4
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INTERNATIONALIZATION

What's Behind The Alliance Between UM and Kagawa Prefecture and Suntech Industries?
The University of Mindanao, led by President Dr. Guillermo P. Torres, recently held a significant bilateral meeting with high-ranking officials from Kagawa Prefecture, headed by Governor Ikeda Toyohito.
EXTERNAL

Why UM Named Sole Academic Honoree in Mindanao by Pag-IBIG Fund
The University of Mindanao has been honored as one of the Top Employers in the Private Sector by the Pag-IBIG Fund during the Stakeholders’ Accomplishment Report (StAR) for the second half of 2024. Notably, UM is the only academic institution in the entire Mindanao to receive this recognition.
INTERNATIONALIZATION

How UM Students Prove That Learning Knows No Borders
Five BS Biology major in Ecology students from the University of Mindanao — Cassandra Eryka Blanch Aralquez, Jonah Putian, Franz Althea Ayuba, Mark Joseph Burdeos, and Mae Liza Escodero — participated in the International Science Summer School 2025 held at Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, from April 23 to 27.
EXTERNAL

How Does UM Strengthen Its Environmental Initiatives?
In a meaningful celebration of Earth Day 2025, the University of Mindanao (UM) Alumni Affairs Office, led a tree planting activity on April 22, 2025. The event brought together 65 participants from various UM alumni chapters and partner offices, turning the day into a vibrant display of environmental commitment and community spirit.
EXTERNAL

UM Receives ITSO Platinum Award
The University of Mindanao, through its Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO), proudly clinched the prestigious 2024 Platinum Award, recognizing its outstanding contributions to innovation and intellectual property advancement. The awarding happened during the ITSO Presidents' Summit and General Assembly last April 10, in Parañaque City.
EXTERNAL

UM System Shines in the Prestigious EQUATE Awards
The University of Mindanao proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone as three of its campuses—UM Main, UM Digos, and UM Tagum—were honored among the top Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) nationwide in the prestigious Excellence in Quality Assurance in Teacher Education (EQUATE) Awards held on April 2, 2025, at The Manila Hotel.
EXTERNAL

UM and UNO-R Sign MOU to Strengthen Academic and Research Collaboration
The University Of Mindanao(Official Page) (UM) and the University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos (UNO-R) formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing held last April 3, 2025 at the DPT Conference Room of the University.
CAMPUS BUZZ

When Equations Meet Expressions
A masterful blend of art, architecture, and introspection unfolds at the new University of Mindanao (UM) Library as the College of Architecture and Fine Arts Education (CAFAE) proudly hosts 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗿. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗮𝗴 last, April 3, 2025.
CAMPUS BUZZ

UM Celebrates IP And Music: Bringing The Pinoy Beat To The World
Last April 25, 2025, at AVR 2, GET Building, the University of Mindanao proudly celebrated the National Intellectual Property (IP) Month with the theme "IP and Music: Bringing the Pinoy Beat to the World." The event gathered students from the University Main Campus and the University of Mindanao Tagum Campus, faculty, and guests to deepen their understanding of intellectual property and its significant role in creativity, innovation, and global recognition.
