USM CEIT Graduate Wins ₱1M Grand Prize in YC2 Animation Category Mohammad Yusop, a graduate of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT), brought pride to the university as he won the grand prize with a ₱1 million cash prize in the Animation Category of the Young Creatives Challenge Season – Regular Edition held at the SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig City. Competing alongside young creatives from across the country, Yusop impressed the judges with his animated entry titled Hapag, earning the top recognition in the nationwide competition. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Malikhaing Pinoy Program, with support from Senator Imee Marcos, the Young Creatives Challenge provides young Filipino artists with a platform to showcase their talent, develop their creative potential, and gain national recognition. Aside from Animation, the Regular Edition featured competitions in Game Development, Graphic Novel, Online Content Creation, Playwriting, Screenwriting, and Songwriting. The program also includes separate editions for elementary and high school students, encouraging creativity across different age groups.

July 22, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at July 22, 2026

USM CEIT Graduate Wins ₱1M Grand Prize in YC2 Animation Category

Mohammad Yusop, a graduate of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT), brought pride to the university as he won the […]

July 21, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at July 21, 2026

USM Welcomes Freshmen for Academic Year 2026–2027

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) officially commenced its three-day orientation program for incoming freshmen on July 20, 2026, marking the start of Academic Year 2026–2027 […]

July 20, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at July 20, 2026

EastWest Rural Bank Conducts Free Eye Check-Up for USM Employees

EastWest Rural Bank, one of USM’s partner institutions, conducted a free eye check-up activity for employees of the Administration Office of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), […]

July 16, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at July 16, 2026

USM College of Law Welcomes 53 New Enrollees

Fresh from producing its first five pioneering graduates, the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) College of Law opened a new chapter as it welcomed its incoming […]

July 13, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at July 13, 2026

USM, DepEd Kidapawan, at KWF Isinulong ang Pangangalaga sa Wikang Obu Monuvu sa Pamamagitan ng Ortograpiya

Pinagtibay ng University of Southern Mindanao (USM), Department of Education (DepEd) Kidapawan City Division, at Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) ang kanilang pagtutulungan para mapanatili at […]

July 13, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at July 13, 2026

USM, KWF Pinasimulan ang Bahay Wika at Ortograpiya ng Mënubù Dulángan

Nagpatuloy ang University of Southern Mindanao (USM), katuwang ang Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), sa pagsisikap na mapanatili at mapalakas ang wikang Mënubù Dulángan sa pamamagitan […]