NEWS AND UPDATES

To mark the implementation of the PhP 66.006 M-worth College of Arts and Sciences Annex Building I-Final Phase, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 4, 2016. Spearheaded by Dr. Rolito G Eballe, CAS Dean, the event was attended by Dr. Maria Luisa R Soliven, University President; Dr. Judith D. Intong, VP for Academic Affairs; Dr. Luzviminda T. Simborio, VP …

A team from the US Embassy in Manila led by Mr. Ryan Louie Madrid of its Public Affairs Section, conducted a student orientation session about the education and leadership programs of the Embassy on March 3, 2016 at the University President’s Conference Room. Dr. Judith D. Intong, VPAA, welcomed all the participants who were mostly selected student leaders of the …

The National Women’s Month was celebrated at the University Convention Center on March 01, 2016 with the theme “Kapakanan ni Juana Isama sa Agenda” sponsored by the University Center for Gender and Development in cooperation with the Behavioral Sciences Department, College of Arts and Sciences. The celebration was intended to discuss gender equality and to emphasize women’s role in the community which was …

Five representatives from the university were given a chance to attend the 1st Presidential Debate dubbed “PiliPinas Debates” sponsored by the COMELEC, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and GMA 7 Network held at Capitol University on February 27, 2016. Three faculty members, Dr. Joy M. Jamago (Head, International Relations Office), Ms. April Rose T. Torion (Department of Languages and Literature & Adviser …

The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), CMU Chapter was the overall champion for academic events during the 24th Annual Regional Conference held in Butuan City last February 13-15, 2016. The convention, with the theme “Recognizing the JPIAn Excellence through Harmonious Convergence,” was participated by ten schools in Region X and Caraga. CMU-JPIA was also hailed as the Champion for …

The College of Nursing Class 2015 proved a smash hit after garnering a 100% passing rate in the November 2015 Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE) with results released officially, January 8 of this year. For the first time, these registered nurses marked a record-breaking performance in the quest for excellence of the College of Nursing and the University in general. These …

R.I.P. Dr. Isabelo Suelo Alcordo, 3rd CMU President (1970-1982). I take the liberty to pay an immediate tribute to Dr. Isabelo S. Alcordo, or Sir Beloy to his friends. He went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2016 past midnight in his home at Valencia City due to cardiac arrest. His remains lie at the family residence in …

Dr. Alan P. Dargantes, Dean of the  College of Veterinary  Medicine (CVM), is the recipient of the 2015 National Gawad Saka Most Outstanding Agricultural Scientist Award besting    other  nominees from other regions nationwide. The awarding ceremony will be on December 9, 2015 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City, Philippines. Dr. Dargantes, also the recipient of the 2015 …

In preparation for their Campus Land Use Plan, six officials of Benguet State University (BSU) visited Central Mindanao University last November 11-12, 2015. In the recent CHED facilitated seminar-workshop on Land Use Plans, CMU was cited as the most advanced university in preparing its Campus Land Use thus, chosen by BSU officials to be visited as both universities are similarly …

The Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools (MASTS) 2015 Friendship Games and Cultural Competition hosted by the Josefina H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) was held at Pagadian Government Complex, Pagadian City  last November 8-13, 2015. Out of the 29 participating state colleges and universities, CMU ranked 14th. Dr.  Ma. Luz L. Soriano,  University Sports Coordinator, said that the performance of …