Two BPEd Students Earn International Scholarships Kayle Arbado, a third-year Bachelor of Physical Education student from the College of Human Kinetics (CHK) at the University of Southern Mindanao, earned selection as a 2026 Dr. Thomas L. McKenzie International Scholarship awardee. The International Organization for Health, Sports, and Kinesiology (IOHSK) established the Dr. Thomas L. McKenzie Scholarships to honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Thomas L. McKenzie, its Lifetime Honorary President and a globally recognized leader in physical education, physical activity promotion, and public health. Through this program, IOHSK continues to recognize students who demonstrate excellence and commitment to advancing health and movement sciences worldwide. In a parallel achievement, Alijan Akmad, also a third-year student from the same college, secured the 2026 Lucy T. Shoham Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship preserves the memory of Lucy T. Shoham, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 100. She was the mother of Randi (Shoham) McKenzie and the mother-in-law of Dr. Thomas L. McKenzie. The award continues her legacy by supporting students who pursue meaningful contributions in health, sports, and education. Both scholarship programs operate under IOHSK, which designs these opportunities to support outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who exhibit strong academic performance, research potential, leadership skills, and a deep dedication to advancing physical education, kinesiology, and physical activity for diverse communities across the globe. Dr. Ruben L. Tagare, Jr., a CHK faculty member who serves as Philippine Ambassador to IOHSK, IOHSK Board Member, and IOHSK Fellow, recommended both students, helping strengthen their eligibility for the international awards. Following these achievements, the College of Human Kinetics expressed its sincere appreciation to IOHSK, led by President and CEO Dr. Hosung So, for continuously opening global opportunities that allow students to develop their potential and pursue academic excellence. Currently, CHK records six IOHSK scholars. Alongside this milestone, two students in 2025 secured selection for a travel and research grant, which will send them to Korea for the 9th IOHSK International Conference.

April 23, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at April 23, 2026

Two BPEd Students Earn International Scholarships

Kayle Arbado, a third-year Bachelor of Physical Education student from the College of Human Kinetics (CHK) at the University of Southern Mindanao, earned selection as a […]

April 23, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at April 23, 2026

Miles Angelo Sodejana Returns from Japan, Shares His Unforgettable Physics Experience

Miles Angelo Sodejana, a 4th year BS Physics student at the University of Southern Mindanao, recently returned to the Philippines from his Sakura Science Exchange Program at Okayama University, […]

April 17, 2026

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at April 17, 2026

USM College of Medicine Partners with Malaysia’s UniSZA for Student, Faculty Exchange

A new international partnership is now in place between the College of Medicine of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) and Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) […]

April 1, 2026

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at April 1, 2026

USM, Hiroshima University Explore Stronger Cacao Partnership

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) recently welcomed a delegation from Hiroshima University, Japan, as both institutions continue to explore ways to strengthen their collaboration in […]

March 30, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at March 30, 2026

USM College of Education Brings New Learning from Thailand

The College of Education at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) recently held an International Experiential Learning and Classroom Observation at Muban Chom Bueng Rajabhat University […]

March 25, 2026

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at March 25, 2026

New Zealand Embassy Brings Manaaki Scholarship to USM

The University of Southern Mindanao welcomed the representatives from the New Zealand Embassy who visited on March 19, 2026, to introduce the Manaaki New Zealand Postgraduate […]

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