Waves of Grace, Strides of Purpose
- The LORMA Schools
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This issue flows like a living current of compassion and courage—where love moved with intention, inclusion found its voice in every hand, and wellness reached from classrooms to coastlines. From INKLUSURF’s inclusive waves to community health partnerships, from global research stages to mountain trails of service, each story reflects LORMA Colleges as a community gathered not only in excellence, but in empathy. Here, achievements are not isolated milestones; they are shared heartbeats—celebrations of resilience, innovation, and purposeful action.
“True progress begins when knowledge meets compassion, and purpose moves in service of others.”
Love in Motion: Hearts Aligned with Purpose
Love took center stage at LORMA Colleges as students, faculty, and staff gathered for Heartbeats and Footsteps: A LORMA Love in Motion, held on February 13, 2026, at the Campus for Learning and Innovation Learning Commons. The activity created a meaningful space for reflection, where students expressed gratitude, shared affirmations, and wrote messages celebrating love for self, others, and purpose.
More than a Hearts Day celebration, the event emphasized the importance of emotional wellness, self-awareness, and purposeful living. By nurturing both heart and mind, students were reminded that personal growth strengthens their ability to serve communities with compassion, resilience, and integrity.
Through shared stories and heartfelt expressions, the gathering highlighted how a culture of care and connection builds stronger individuals and a more supportive academic community—reflecting LORMA Colleges’ commitment to holistic development and well-being.
LORMA Colleges Launches INKLUSURF:
Inclusive Wellness on the Waves
At the Campus for Health Sciences, LORMA Colleges, through the College of Physical Therapy, partnered with HIRAYA Collective to formalize a Memorandum of Agreement for INKLUSURF: Surfing for Every Juan—a pioneering initiative that offered adaptive surfing experiences for individuals with visual impairments. The program created safe, accessible, and empowering activities that celebrated abilities, fostered social connection, and promoted holistic wellness.
The MOA was officially signed by Dr. Carol Lynn R. Macagba, President of LORMA Colleges, and Dr. Eva Marie Wang, Founder and Convenor of HIRAYA Collective, with the support of academic and community leaders as witnesses. This collaboration highlighted the College of Physical Therapy’s role in designing inclusive programs that integrated therapeutic expertise with community engagement.
INKLUSURF reflected LORMA Colleges’ commitment to inclusive education, innovation in wellness, and meaningful community partnerships. Through this initiative, LORMANIANS demonstrated leadership, compassion, and a shared purpose in creating accessible opportunities for all.
Inclusive Futures in Motion: Innovating Education,
Advancing Well-Being
Inclusive Education Week 2026, themed “Inclusive Futures: Innovating Education, Advancing Well-being, Transforming Communities,” was celebrated from February 23–27, 2026 across the Campus for Health Sciences, Basic and Inclusive Education Schools, and Campus for Learning and Innovation of LORMA Colleges, transforming learning spaces into vibrant hubs of empathy, creativity, and accessibility through exhibits and advocacy booths featuring accessible games and tactile learning materials, Braille-based freedom walls, digital accessibility and assistive tools, blind mobility simulation, and wellness massage that highlighted innovation grounded in compassion.
Inclusive activities such as Color Me, I Belong, All About Me Collage, Painting for Inclusion and Community, Designing a Digital Logo, and bookmark making, while the Disability and Sensitivity Orientation Seminar featured keynote speaker Dr. Eva Marie Wang from Hiraya Collective for the Blind who delivered the powerful talk “Open Doors, Open Minds: Revolutionizing Education for a Transforming World,” complemented by a film viewing with audio description that deepened awareness and understanding of inclusive practices.
As the celebration continues on its final day, the community walk, presentation of exhibits, inspirational talk, intermission numbers, pledge of inclusion, and closing remarks are bringing the week to a meaningful culmination—affirming LORMA Colleges’ commitment to building inclusive futures where diversity is embraced, accessibility is prioritized, and every learner belongs.
Pammadayaw: Lormanian Excellence Beyond Borders
Congratulations to Atty. Alyssa Ronalyn C. Dumlao, a proud BS Accountancy Class of 2017 graduate of LORMA Colleges, on her promotion as Attorney IV at the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission – Regional Adjudication Branch I, a remarkable achievement that reflects the excellence, integrity, and leadership cultivated in Lormanians as they create meaningful impact in public service and nation-building.
Love Speaks in Every Hand: SENYAS Builds Bridges of Inclusion
This Valentine’s Day, Batch 1 of LORMA Colleges NSTP students participated in “SENYAS: Learning the Basics of Sign Language” at the Campus for Learning and Innovation, where they actively learned Filipino Sign Language fundamentals—from finger spelling and basic expressions to respectful communication with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community—developing not only practical visual-gestural skills but also deeper empathy, inclusivity, and meaningful human connection, showing that love is truly expressed through understanding, accessibility, and the willingness to communicate beyond words.
LORMAnian Minds on the Global Stage: CCSE Researchers Shine at ICAKMPET 2026
The LORMA Colleges – College of Computer Studies and Engineering proudly celebrates its researchers for successfully presenting two impactful studies at the 6th International Conference on Advancing Knowledge from Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Education, Engineering and Technology (ICAKMPET) on January 25, 2026, with their work published in a Scopus-indexed proceeding, highlighting research on faculty instruction quality, 21st-century skill development, academic preparation, career readiness, and graduate employability—an achievement that reflects the institution’s strong culture of innovation, academic excellence, and commitment to advancing knowledge while representing LORMA Colleges with distinction on the international research stage.
Stride by Stride: Physical Therapy in Action at Dar Awan Skyrun
The LORMA Colleges College of Physical Therapy actively demonstrated service, skill, and compassion during the Dar Awan Skyrun in Bacnotan, La Union, as faculty members and student volunteers from the BSPT and BSESS programs served as first aid providers, station managers, and warm-up facilitators for runners across all race categories, ensuring safety, injury prevention, and optimal performance while transforming the event into a meaningful experiential learning platform where students applied their knowledge in anatomy, biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and sports injury management—reflecting LORMA’s commitment to community engagement, health promotion, and real-world, purpose-driven education
Rooted in Service, Rising in Care
Guided by compassion and professional purpose, the Lorma College of Pharmacy actively participated in the Medical, Dental, and Surgical Mission through Hospital on Wheels spearheaded by the City of San Fernando La Union Association USA alongside partner non-profit organizations, rendering pharmaceutical services on February 21 and 22, 2026 at the Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Convention Center where faculty and students dispensed medicines and provided patient counseling to promote safe, effective, and rational drug use, transforming classroom knowledge into meaningful community impact while strengthening service-learning, professional competence, and collaborative healthcare delivery.
Breathing Triumph: Celebrating Our New Lormanian Respiratory Therapists
We proudly celebrate our new Lormanian Respiratory Therapists as the College of Respiratory Therapy of LORMA Colleges stands strong as a Top 4 Performing School nationwide, continuing to elevate the standards of respiratory care through excellence, discipline, and compassionate service—proof that when dedication meets purpose, every breath becomes a testament to Lormanian Success and a brighter, healthier future for the communities we serve.
NSTP-BSN Students Take a Big Step for Community Health with MOA Signing
Following the approval of their community project, “Namnama para iti Salun-at ken Kinatalged: Improving Community Health and Safety Through Sustainable Waste Management and Basic Health Services,” BSN students of LORMA Colleges formalized their partnership with Barangay Bato through a Memorandum of Agreement signing held on February 20, 2026, marking a meaningful step toward structured and collaborative community engagement.
The agreement clearly defined the roles and responsibilities of both the students and barangay officials, ensuring coordinated implementation of sustainable waste management initiatives and the delivery of basic health services designed to enhance community safety, environmental responsibility, and overall well-being.
With the MOA in place, the NSTP-BSN students are now prepared to roll out their project on the ground, translating classroom knowledge into purposeful action while strengthening partnerships and advancing sustainable, community-centered healthcare solutions.
Wellness Wednesdays: Living the Lormanian Way
Stay tuned every Wednesday for your weekly spark of motivation and inspiration—messages that nourish the mind, uplift the spirit, and guide us to move through life with purpose, balance, and compassion. At LORMA Colleges, wellness is not just an initiative but a way of living, woven into our daily actions, mindful moments, and shared commitment to caring for ourselves so we can better care for others. This is the Lormanian Way.
A Day of Hearts and Harmony at the College of Business
Love and laughter filled the air on February 13 as College of Business students celebrated Valentine’s Day through a joyful gathering marked by meaningful connections, shared smiles, and memorable moments that highlighted friendship, appreciation, and unity, creating a vibrant campus atmosphere where students came together not only to celebrate the season of love but also to strengthen bonds, nurture positive relationships, and build lasting memories rooted in community spirit and wellbeing.
Strengthening Hearts, Sustaining Lives: Heart Health Month 2026
In celebration of Heart Health Month this February, LORMA Colleges, College of Physical Therapy joins the global call to raise awareness on cardiovascular wellness by promoting preventive care, active lifestyles, and the vital role of physical therapy in rehabilitation, recognizing that heart-related illnesses remain among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines and emphasizing the importance of continuous education, community engagement, and proactive health practices that empower individuals to protect their hearts, improve quality of life, and build a healthier, more resilient society.
Teaching with Heart, Empowering Every Mind
Future educators are nurtured with compassion and competence through the Bachelor in Special Needs Education at LORMA Colleges, where applied healthcare principles are integrated to prepare graduates to support learners with diverse physical, cognitive, and developmental needs, ensuring inclusive, holistic, and health-informed instruction that empowers every learner to thrive and reinforces education as a pathway to dignity, opportunity, and meaningful impact.
Where Every Breath Becomes Excellence
Breathe excellence and lead in wellness at LORMA Colleges, where the Respiratory Therapy program proudly stands among the Top 4 performing schools nationwide in the February 2026 Respiratory Therapist Licensure Examination, producing topnotchers and highly competent healthcare professionals who embody precision, compassion, and life-saving expertise—proving that here, wellness meets excellence and every breath truly counts.
Begin the Journey Where Your Future Unfolds
Your future starts here as LORMA Colleges officially opens enrollment on March 3, 2026, inviting aspiring learners to step into a vibrant community where purpose meets opportunity, dreams are nurtured through quality education, and every student is guided toward growth, global competence, and meaningful success—because the path to who you are meant to become begins with one courageous step forward today.
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Unlocked Horizons: Knowledge Without Limits
A new gateway to boundless learning has opened as the LORMA Colleges Library partnered with Wiley Online Library, inviting Lormanians into a vast constellation of scholarly wisdom—where pages never sleep and discovery flows like an endless current of light. With 24/7 access to world-class e-books and journals across Nursing, Psychology, Medical Laboratory Science, and more, learners may now wander freely through fields of knowledge, nurturing curiosity, sharpening purpose, and shaping futures through the quiet power of informed minds.
Where Minds Bloom and Purpose Finds Its Voice
Discover the science of the mind and the art of wellness at LORMA Colleges, where the Psychology program nurtures compassionate thinkers and future-ready professionals committed to understanding human behavior, championing mental health, and cultivating spaces where healing and hope are created every day; in a world that moves swiftly and demands resilience, step forward as a changemaker who uplifts lives, strengthens communities, and transforms insight into impact—your journey toward meaningful service begins here.
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As we turn these pages, we are reminded that to be Lormanian is to rise with grace, to serve with sincerity, and to lead with a heart aligned to something greater than oneself.
Together, we continue forward—on waves, on pathways, in laboratories and communities—creating impact that moves, heals, and transforms.
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