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Eight AB programs using Frassati, TARC rooms due to higher student population, longer class hours

12

Aug

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal and Betchemar Gonzales

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Eight AB programs using Frassati, TARC rooms due to higher student population, longer class hours

SOME SECTIONS from eight Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) departments are now holding classes at the Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, O.P. Building and the Thomas Aquinas Research Complex (TARC) due to higher number of enrollees and increased onsite class hours. Artlets Faculty Secretary Asst. Prof. Louie Benedict Ignacio said…

Seven Artlets faculty members earn new academic ranks

12

Aug

By Ariza Marie Llorca

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Seven Artlets faculty members earn new academic ranks

THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB) has promoted five academic members to associate professor, while two others were reclassified as assistant professors, according to its announcement on Monday, Aug. 10. Under Article 42 of the UST General Statutes, instructors who are promoted to assistant professors must be Master’s degree…

Human Rights Watch researcher, ex-TV reporter join UST Journalism department

11

Aug

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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Human Rights Watch researcher, ex-TV reporter join UST Journalism department

THE UST Journalism department has hired a researcher from a global human rights watchdog and a production company consultant as part of its efforts to further boost its faculty line-up. Human Rights Watch researcher Lian Buan and former TV reporter Carolyn Bonquin attended their first department-level meeting on Monday, Aug.…

UST records over 41,000 enrollees, preliminary data show

11

Aug

By Betchemar Gonzales

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UST records over 41,000 enrollees, preliminary data show

A TOTAL OF 41,864 students have enrolled in the University for the first term of the academic year 2026-2027, according to partial data from the Office of the Registrar. Various faculties, colleges and institutes have lured 35,022 students, 10,229 of which are freshmen as of Aug. 7, according to data…

Enablers of cheating to face stiff sanction under revised UST handbook

08

Aug

By The Flame News

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Enablers of cheating to face stiff sanction under revised UST handbook

IF YOUR concept of the Thomasian ideal of compassion includes helping classmates cheat their way to a passing grade, think again. Enablers like you will end up getting zero in your assessment, according to the revised UST handbook, which also penalizes the improper use of artificial intelligence (AI). The University…

Artlets student slams PH Air Force for filing disciplinary case against Thomasian activists

07

Aug

By Yimrhaq Mariano

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Artlets student slams PH Air Force for filing disciplinary case against Thomasian activists

A PHILOSOPHY student and Central Student Council staffer has criticized the Philippine Air Force (PAF) for filing a case against student activists, saying the action is an act of repression against those who challenge "state violence." In her Facebook post on Wednesday, Aug. 5, student activist Raven Racelis said PAF…

AB assistant dean elected secretary of mental health governance council

06

Aug

By Alliya Jade Perez

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AB assistant dean elected secretary of mental health governance council

THE ASSISTANT dean of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) has been appointed as a member and elected secretary of the Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC) of the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH), the country’s lead government institution for psychiatric and mental health services. Assoc. Prof. John Manuel Kliatchko,…

Artlets philosopher urges Filipinos to forge own intellectual identity instead of copying foreign ideas

05

Aug

By The Flame News

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Artlets philosopher urges Filipinos to forge own intellectual identity instead of copying foreign ideas

FILIPINOS SHOULD cultivate a philosophy rooted in their own historical and cultural experience instead of merely imitating foreign ideas in the local language, the founding chair of the UST Department of Philosophy said during this year’s Discurso de Apertura. Professor Emeritus Alfredo Co said political sovereignty alone does not guarantee…

More than 12,000 freshmen to enter the Arch of Centuries this year, preliminary data show

05

Aug

By Betchemar Gonzales

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More than 12,000 freshmen to enter the Arch of Centuries this year, preliminary data show

MORE THAN 12,000 incoming Thomasians are expected to walk through the Arch of the Centuries this academic year, according to partial data from the Office of the Registrar. First-year enrollment increased to 12,554 students on Aug. 5 from 9,684 on Aug. 3, based on data obtained by The Flame. The…

05

Aug

By Alliya Jade Perez

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AB raises minimum passing rate to 60%

THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB) is set to increase the minimum passing rate to 60% from 50% starting this academic year to enhance the quality of student outputs, the faculty secretary said. The revised passing rate will apply to all undergraduate students, including incoming freshmen and continuing students…