UDM Releases Volume 4 of The Professionals, Showcasing Innovation and Institutional Impact
By: Dr. Leila R. Gano
On July 7, 2025, the Universidad de Manila officially released Volume 4 of The Professionals, its flagship multidisciplinary journal published under the University Research, Extension, and International Affairs (URELIA). This latest issue marks another milestone in UDM’s commitment to advancing academic excellence, institutional innovation, and community-responsive research.
The 2025 volume highlights timely, relevant, and pioneering studies that reflect UDM’s evolving role in shaping education and service. Featured works include the University’s strategic engagement with the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), the development of UDM C.A.R.E.S. as a model for food sustainability, the digitization of healthcare services through the ClinicCare System, and groundbreaking programs such as the Associate in Barangay Governance and the University Identity Program.
True to its name, The Professionals underscores the university’s unique culture of scholarship that empowers not only faculty, but also medical staff, administrators, and frontliners who actively participate in research and innovation. Each article demonstrates how UDM’s professionals contribute to knowledge that drives positive, lasting change.
With heartfelt thanks extended to the contributors and editorial board, Volume 4 stands as a testament to the university’s vision of education that transforms both the institution and the broader community it serves.
