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30

Jun

By The Flame News

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Embrace AI in media practice, education to improve journalism – tech experts

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) should be integrated with communication and media practice as it has the potential to improve journalism and research, technology experts said. Joe Hironaka, advisor for UNESCO Bangkok Communication and Information, said journalism education should cover AI mastery since most individuals already work with it. “Students should develop…

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28

Jun

By Mari Ymanuel Roxas and Prince Ronson Sabado

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UST still PH’s 4th best university in 2024 QS World University Rankings

by YMANUEL ROXAS and PRINCE RONSON SABADO THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) remained as the Philippines' fourth best university in the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings despite showing significant improvements in its overall performance. UST ranked 801-850 overall in the 2024 edition of the assessment, climbing from the 800-1000 bracket last…

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26

Jun

By Mari Ymanuel Roxas and Trisha Tamio

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Artlets professor honored in 2023 Gawad Manileño

by YMANUEL ROXAS and TRISHA TAMIO A PROFESSOR from the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) has been recognized for his contributions to the practice of law during this year’s Gawad Manileño. Lawyer Danielito Jimenez of the legal management department was awarded the “Natatanging Manilenyo sa Larangan ng Kasanayan sa Batas” last Thursday,…

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25

Jun

By The Flame Art Department

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F3 – June 25, 2023

F3: These are the facts and figures you need to know this week (June 25, 2023).   Written by Ymanuel Roxas Infographic by Janssen Romero

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22

Jun

By Aljon Danniell Eguia and Prince Ronson Sabado

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No ranking for UST in its first appearance in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings

by ALJON DANNIELL EGUIA and PRINCE RONSON SABADO THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas failed to get a ranking in its first appearance in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings but obtained a "reporter" status, an expected development given its performance in a counterpart world ranking released previously. A 'reporter' status is…

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21

Jun

By The Flame News

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UST regular classes for AY 2023-2024 to start on Aug. 9

THE UNIVERSITY will begin regular classes for the academic year (AY) 2023-2024 on Aug. 9, with hybrid instruction still its primary mode of teaching despite the improving pandemic situation. The freshmen orientation activities will take place on Aug. 1 to 2, followed by the Thomasian Welcome Walk on Aug. 3,…

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20

Jun

By Zoe Airabelle Aguinaldo

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UST Library receives book collection of journalist and Philets alumnus Nestor Mata

THE UST Miguel de Benavides Library has obtained a collection of 846 books donated by the family of the late journalist and Faculty of Philosophy and Letters alumnus Nestor Mata. A signed copy of Mata’s memoir titled One Came Back: The Magsaysay Tragedy was among the  books donated last Wednesday, June 14.…

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20

Jun

By Micah Pascua

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F3 – June 20, 2023

F3: These are the facts and figures you need to know this week (June 20, 2023). Written by Micah Pascua Infographic by Jeanne Pauline G. Tecson

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09

Jun

By Zoe Airabelle Aguinaldo, Aljon Danniell Eguia and Joss Gabriel Oliveros

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UST tuition hike trimmed to 6%

THE UST administration has reduced its tuition increase for the next academic year to 6%, the Artlets Student Council (ABSC) announced Thursday night, June 8. The University originally proposed a 7% tuition hike, a rate that officials said reflected fees that coincided with the ones aproved by the Commission on…

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04

Jun

By The Flame News

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74% of UST Artlets seniors to graduate with Latin honors 

NEARLY THREE in every four Artlet seniors will graduate with Latin honors, based on the graduation program released by the dean’s office over the weekend. Of the 899 Artlets who will graduate this year, 666 or 74% will finish their degree with honors. More than half of the graduates in…

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