USM CEIT Graduate Wins ₱1M Grand Prize in YC2 Animation Category Mohammad Yusop, a graduate of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT), brought pride to the university as he won the grand prize with a ₱1 million cash prize in the Animation Category of the Young Creatives Challenge Season – Regular Edition held at the SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig City. Competing alongside young creatives from across the country, Yusop impressed the judges with his animated entry titled Hapag, earning the top recognition in the nationwide competition. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Malikhaing Pinoy Program, with support from Senator Imee Marcos, the Young Creatives Challenge provides young Filipino artists with a platform to showcase their talent, develop their creative potential, and gain national recognition. Aside from Animation, the Regular Edition featured competitions in Game Development, Graphic Novel, Online Content Creation, Playwriting, Screenwriting, and Songwriting. The program also includes separate editions for elementary and high school students, encouraging creativity across different age groups.

July 22, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at July 22, 2026

USM ComSci Graduate Wins ₱1M in YC2 Animation Contest

Mohammad Yusop, a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT), brought pride […]

June 22, 2026

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at June 22, 2026

USM Opens New Alumni Building

The Alumni Association Building of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) was formally turned over on June 20, 2026, during a ceremony held at the university […]

June 10, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at June 10, 2026

Dr. Apple R. Ureta Named Director for Alumni Affairs, Leaves Message for USM Alumni

Dr. Apple R. Ureta, a faculty member of the College of Human Ecology and Food Sciences (CHEFS), was appointed Director of the USM Alumni Affairs Office […]

June 1, 2026

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at June 1, 2026

USM-MIT Alumni Batch 1977 Davao Chapter Reconnects with University Leadership

Representatives of the University of Southern Mindanao-Mindanao Institute of Technology (USM-MIT) Alumni Batch 1977 Davao Chapter paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the President […]

April 24, 2026

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at April 24, 2026

Newly Licensed Civil Engineers Pay Courtesy Call to University President

Newly licensed Civil Engineers of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) visited the Office of the President, on April 23, 2026, following their recent success in […]

January 30, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at January 30, 2026

USM Recognized at DOST-PCAARRD’s Search for Best R&D Papers

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) was acknowledged after the papers co-authored by its faculty members harvested top awards during the 2025 DOST-PCAARRD and Regional Consortia […]