The story of MIRIAM COLLEGE dates back to 1926 when the Archbishop of Manila, then Reverend Michael O’ Doherty, requested the Sisters of the Maryknoll Congregation in New York to initiate a teacher-training program for women in the Philippines.

A very important part of campus life at Miriam College are special centers and institutes that complement its academic programs and represent its contribution to the outside community. These special centers are the heart and soul of the school; the embodiment of its commitment to its core values—truth, peace, justice and the integrity of creation.

Maryknoll/Miriam College graduates have distinguished themselves in various professions through the years. Several have been cabinet secretaries, legislators, accomplished businesswomen, entrepreneurs, educators and leaders of government and non-governmental organizations.

In a country consumed by political turmoil and worsening economic crisis such as the Philippines, not too many are given a chance on education. While some are enjoying a privileged life of attending school, most are left to wander the mean streets of the city or till the forgotten lands in the provinces. Needless to say, despite the government’s best efforts to negate this dismal fact, out-of-school-youth are still growing in numbers.

In the school’s continuing efforts to expand its curricular offerings and to proffer a truly dynamic education, Chinese language classes were introduced as one of its foreign language offerings to students in the school year 2003-2004. This year, the school goes full blast in intensifying this program, recognizing the fact that Chinese language, along with the rapid development of China’s economy, is becoming increasingly popular in the world. Offering Chinese language courses will serve as a bridge to communicate information and exchange ideas- between different people and cultures. Through this program, LSGH remains committed to the ideals of producing better-equipped pupils in the hope that Lasallians would be ready to cope with the demands of globalization, through the knowledge of the Chinese language as a potent tool.

The, International Academy of Film and Television Opens Admissions in January far one-year immersion program under the direction of mentors from Hollywood and other film capitals of world. Beginning January 2006, the International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) will offer a one-year immersion program to aspiring filmmakers from around the world. Under the direction of industry professionals from Hollywood and other film capitals of the world, students will have the opportunity to take filmmaking courses in cinematography, directing, editing, producing, screenwriting and sound design. The academy’s philosophy is to combine both theory and real-world applications to create a hands-on approach for students.

The Post-secondary Education Network-International(PEN International) through its local partner, the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) , will hold a series of seminars on Filipino Sign Language (FSL) from Sept. 16 to 17 at the DLS-CSB campus in Taft, Manila.