The National University Academic, Internship and Placement Office (AIPO), in collaboration with the Business Development and Linkages Office (BDLO), hosted Gratitude and Growth: A Gathering of NU Partners to honor the strong and growing ties between NU and its industry partners.
A total of 28 partner companies joined the celebration—12 of which are from the SM Group, reflecting the university’s deepening collaboration with SM in advancing internship, employment, and engagement opportunities for students.

As part of the celebration, outstanding student nominees from different colleges were honored for their exceptional performance and professionalism during their internship journeys. Esteemed industry judges, along with NU academic leaders, joined the awarding to highlight the meaningful outcomes of strong industry-academe partnerships.

(In photo: L-R) Von Bryl Ramos (nominee) from CBA represented by Ms. Angelica Joy Laurente, Yana Maglaya (nominee) from COE, Laeia Simoune Soria (nominee) from CAH, Tristan Angelo Tenerife (nominee) from CCIT, Justin Jess Bacay (nominee) from CTHM, Trixiah Ann Gumba (nominee) from CEAS, Ms. Maria Louella Sta. Maria Academic, Internship and Placement Office Director, Dr. Arlene Trillanes NU VP for Operations, Ms. Ma. Reina Rose Gulmatico NU AVP for Academic Services, Ms. Erika Mae Valencia Academic, Internship and Placement Office Senior Supervisor and Ms. Lalaine CJ Evangelista Academic, Internship and Placement Office Assistant

This gathering served as a moment of appreciation for the invaluable support of our partners in championing #EducationthatWorks and featured testimonials from interns and company representatives highlighting the impact of NU’s Internship and Placement Program.