The pandemic has drastically reshaped education. With COVID-19 cases still being reported daily in the country, students continue their studies within the confines of their homes.

To help supply the country’s requirement of cybersecurity experts, Mapúa University, the country’s premier engineering and technological school, has partnered with EC-Council to deliver industry-leading cybersecurity training and certifications.

Mapúa University graduate Jared Archon B. Gapatan emerged as the second placer in the December 2021 Geologist Licensure Examination of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Gapatan registered an 81.3% rating.

The 19th CineMapúa Film Festival’s Virtual Awarding Ceremony saw an overflow of unbridled talent and creativity as it showcased 25 of the best local and international student short films. The annual student short film festival organized by Mapúa University's School of Media Studies drew the interest of budding filmmakers despite the ongoing pandemic. This year, the festival received over 100 entries from which 25 finalists were chosen. CineMapúa declared “Sina Alexa, Xander at ang Universe” by Vahn Leinard Pascual from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde the winner of the Cardinal Gold Film Award in the collegiate category. Meanwhile, “Ilaw” by Aldwin Jerico Atutubo from FEU High School, Morayta earned the Cardinal Gold Film Award in the high school category.

As we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, let us remember that the greatest gift of Christmas is the gift of light and hope that the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, brings.

Mapúa University is once again taking the fun and excitement of the Christmas season online as it officially begins its three-day Paskong Mapúan 2021 celebration today, December 15. With the theme "Iisa sa Pag-Ibig at Pag-Asa."