Expanding its global connections, the University of Mindanao (UM) reinforced its internationalization efforts on September 19, 2025 at the DPT Conference Hall with the formal induction of the institution’s 13th inbound faculty exchange scholar, Dr. Retno Ardianti, S.Sos.,M.Si., Ph.D., from Petra Christian University, Indonesia.
Dr. Ronnie V. Amorado, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs opened the program by emphasizing the importance of institutional cooperation, stating that faculty exchanges remain one of UM’s key strategies to deepen academic ties, enrich teaching, and broaden research opportunities.
Consequently, Dr. Eugenio S. Guhao Jr., Dean of the Professional School, followed with remarks highlighting the mutual benefits of exchanges and formally presided over the induction of Dr. Ardianti, recognizing her academic credentials.
In her response, Dr. Ardianti expressed gratitude and a strong desire to strengthen ties with UM, stating “I wanted to build partnership with our dear friend, the University of Mindanao, who’s been with us since 2018, and I would love to continue working with them. Thank you for welcoming me into your family.”
Closing the program, Dr. Vicente Salvador E. Montaño, DBA, Dean of the College of Business Administration Education, encouraged continuous collaboration among faculty and partner institutions.
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Photos by Douglas Mikel Valdez
