USM-CCD Personnel Join 61st PGCA International Conference Personnel from the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) joined the 61st Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association, Inc. (PGCA) Annual National and 2026 International Conference held on May 20–22, 2026 at Novotel Manila Araneta City and St. Bridget School in Quezon City. The activity supported the university’s goal of strengthening its student guidance and support services. With the theme, “The Global Helping Professional: Images, Realities, Aspirations,” the conference gathered guidance counselors, educators, and mental health workers from the Philippines and other countries. Participants discussed the changing role of helping professionals in today’s fast-changing world. The conference featured plenary talks and 36 workshops under different categories. Through these sessions, participants learned new ways to handle student welfare and mental health concerns while improving guidance practices based on international standards. Representing USM were Ms. Sheila Rose P. Nicor, RGC from CCD-OSA; Prof. Rosemarie R. Sison from the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS); Prof. Analyn A. Gonzales from the College of Business, Development Economics and Management (CBDEM); Prof. Ma. Lezel P. Pataray from the College of Education (CED); and Prof. Altair V. Neri from the PALMA Campus. The conference gave the delegates new ideas on how to improve counseling services and build more inclusive student support programs. Through their participation, USM continued to strengthen its guidance and student development services to better support students and meet global standards.

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May 28, 2026

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USM-CCD Personnel Join 61st PGCA International Conference

Personnel from the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) joined the 61st Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association, Inc. (PGCA) Annual National and 2026 International Conference held on […]

May 22, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at May 22, 2026

USM Holds Disc Golf Seminar, Skills Clinic

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM), together with the Disc Golf Association of the Philippines (DGAP) and the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), held the Disc […]

May 21, 2026

Published by Charlotte Andrea Tutor at May 21, 2026

USM Wraps Up Unilympics 2026

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) officially wrapped up the three-day Unilympics 2026 on May 20, 2026, at the University Auditorium, USM, in Kabacan, Cotabato. Conducted […]

May 20, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at May 20, 2026

USM, ZPPSU Expand Academic Ties through Research Collaboration

The University of Southern Mindanao and Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on July 19, 2026, at the ZPPSU campus in Zamboanga City to strengthen […]

April 22, 2026

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USM Psychology Dept. Bolsters PDL Resilience with 2nd Round of Mental Health Workshop

Following the success of its inaugural session, the University of Southern Mindanao (USM)—Department of Psychology continued its commitment to social transformation through the extension project, “Pathways […]

April 21, 2026

Published by Extension Services Office at April 21, 2026

USM Faculty Members Secure International Research Grant for Project on Student Health and Well-Being

Faculty members of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) have secured the 2026 Dr. Thomas L. McKenzie Faculty Research Grant from the International Organization for Health, Sports, and Kinesiology (IOHSK) for their proposed research project focusing on student health and well-being.

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