University of Santo Tomas

06

Nov

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST still PH’s No. 4 but drops two spots in 2025 QS Asia University Rankings

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas remained the country’s fourth-best institution but fell two notches overall despite showing improvement in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2025. In the latest edition of the assessment, UST improved its overall score to 42.0 from 28.7 but fell to 181st in the…

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08

Oct

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST retains 3rd spot among PH institutions in THE 2025 World University Rankings

The University of Santo Tomas maintained its spot as the third-best university in the Philippines in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. UST remained within the 1501+ bracket globally, scoring 10.5-25.1 in the latest edition of the assessment. “We are delighted to see that the University of…

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24

Sep

By The Flame News

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Fresh autonomous status allows UST to offer new programs, hike tuition without CHED approval for three more years

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) may still offer new undergraduate programs and raise tuition and other school fees without seeking government approval in the next three years after securing a fresh autonomous status from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The Dominican-run institution was among the 77 private higher education institutions that were pronounced…

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08

Sep

By Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg

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UST Growling Tigers pounce on UE Red Warriors in UAAP Season 87 campaign starter

THE REVITALIZED UST Growling Tigers unleashed their fury as they ravaged the UE Red Warriors, 70-55, in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball eliminations at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on Sept. 8, Sunday. UST kickstarted its redemption campaign with a solid 15-point victory led by Nic Cabañero with 14 points,…

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30

Jul

By The Flame News

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Ang seen to further boost his seven-point agenda during his second term as UST rector

FR. RICHARD Ang, O.P. has been elected to a second four-year term as UST Rector Magnificus in a development seen to provide "continuity" and stability" to the oldest existing University in Asia. Ang’s appointment was issued through a July 22 decree signed by the Master of the Order of Preachers…

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29

Jul

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Still no health permit for the majority of UST employees two days before deadline

MORE THAN half of UST employees, including some 1,400 faculty members, have not yet complied with the health permit requirement two days before the deadline set by the Manila city government. As of July 29, a total of 1,701 out of 3,261 University personnel or 52.16% have not yet secured…

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08

Jun

By Mei Lin Weng

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AB posts higher percentage of honor students

NEARLY FOUR in every five UST Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) students from batch 2024 will graduate with Latin honors, based on the solemn investiture program released by the dean’s office. Of the 734 graduating Artlets, 568 or 77.39% will receive medals at the Quadricentennial Pavilion on Monday, June 10, higher…

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11

May

By Mei Lin Weng

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UST journalism program to offer elective on fact-checking next academic year

THE UST Journalism program will offer an elective on fact-checking and digital literacy to tackle disinformation across different disciplines starting the first term of academic year 2024-2025. The new general education elective, ​​“Digital Literacy, Fact-Checking, and Verification,” will initially be available to first-year students of the journalism and legal management…

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01

May

By Carlo Jose Ruga and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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PH’s No. 3: UST finally obtains rank in THE Asia University Rankings

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas finally secured a ranking in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings, placing third among Philippine schools that participated in the assessment. UST scored 14.7-24.0 overall and landed within the 601+ band in the region, its first-ever ranking since the assessment was launched in…

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20

Apr

By The Flame News

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Thomasian is new NCCA exec

A THOMASIAN will serve as the executive director of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the country’s official government agency for preserving Philippine heritage. The appointment of Eric Babar Zerrudo, an associate professor at the UST Graduate School, was announced by the Facebook page of the Presidential…

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