“I can think of no better way to honor my wife and son than to give students and their teachers the potential to do more” shares Dr. Harry Swinney. A scholarship changed the course of his late wife, Gloria’s life, and through the Gloria Luyas Swinney Scholarship, young Filipino students are being given a similar opportunity to expand their horizons.
Silliman University
Joint Virtual Consultation looks at route forward in a post-pandemic world
Envision our preferred futures of Christian higher education.
Alma Ruiz, Silliman University
Promoting a Peaceful Campus Community
Alma Ruiz views peace studies as an expression of Silliman University’s commitment to the Christian faith.
Alvyn Mana-ay, Silliman University
A Treasure Trove of Knowledge and Ideas
Alvyn Mana-ay deepened his knowledge of food safety when he enrolled in the master of science program in food safety and toxicology at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), with support from the United Board’s Faculty Scholarship Program.
George and Janice Beran
A Long-lasting Connection to Silliman University
“We had a wonderful life in the Philippines,” Janice Beran said in a recent interview, and strong, continuing ties to Silliman University have prompted their support for faculty development at the university.
Silliman University’s Next President: Dr. Betty C. McCann
Former United Board vice president for programs to lead Silliman.
Mark Raygan Garcia, Silliman University
A New Perspective on the Asian Region
The Philippines has embarked on a major transition in education, and that is creating an opportunity for academic professionals like Mark Raygan Garcia to take a fresh look at their roles in higher education. Mr. Garcia is enrolled in the Master of Public Policy and Governance, with Social Policy Specialization program at the Education University of Hong Kong.
Whole Person Education: The Goals and the Challenges
Interview with Ben S. Malayang III, President, Silliman University
Under Dr. Malayang’s leadership, Silliman has constructed an approach to higher education that is based on interaction in five venues: the classroom, the Church, the cultural center, the (athletic) court, and the community.