The Ateneo de Davao University community gathered on the 5th of August 2026 for the Institutional Convocation and Day of Recollection at the 4th Floor of Martin Hall, Jacinto Campus, opening the new academic year with a day of shared reflection and renewal.

University President Fr. Karel S. San Juan, SJ, opened the convocation with a message on the community’s shared identity and purpose for the year ahead.

On the 30th of July 2026, the Ateneo de Davao University, through the Human Resources Management and Development Office, recognized the dedication and years of service of over 159 administrators, faculty, and non-teaching personnel at the 36th University Service Awards, held at the 4th Floor of Martin Hall.

Awardees have served the university for more than a decade, with the longest-serving among them reaching four decades, the highest service milestone recognized this year. Awards were given in five-year brackets, from 10 to 40 years of service.

On the 20th of July 2026, Ateneo de Davao University welcomed over 3,000 incoming freshmen at its Matriculation Ceremony held at the 4th Floor of Martin Hall, the largest freshman batch in the university’s history.

The ceremony opened outside Finster Gate, where Fr. Antonio M. Basilio, SJ, Rector of the Davao Jesuit Community and Vice President for Higher Education, led the Ceremonial Knocking. Student organizations, led by various student leaders, along with some faculty members, lined up Laudato Si and welcomed the incoming batch as they entered.

Ateneo de Davao University formally signs a Memorandum of Agreement with BDO Foundation, Inc. on the 16th of July 2026 at the Sampaguita Boardroom, 48th Floor, BDO Corporate Center, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.

Launched as a special program under the Ateneo de Davao University — Office of Pathways for Institutional Advancement and Alumni Engagement, this partnership introduces a premier career pathway option for Ateneo de Davao University students in Computer Studies and Business-related programs. BDO Foundation will fund scholarships covering tuition and fees for qualified junior and senior students. 

Strengthening Constituencies for the Peace Process 

Ateneo de Davao University has welcomed diverse key sectors from Women, NMIP Youth, Moro Youth, Academe, Civil Society Organizations, and Religious Leaders (Basilan Focus) to its campus at the Training Rooms, 8th Floor, Community Center of the First Companions (CCFC) Building, for the Civil Society Summit for the Bangsamoro Strengthening Constituencies for the Peace Process, creating the sacred third space for meaningful dialogue and collaboration in strengthening their shared commitment to the Bangsamoro peace process. 

Ateneo de Davao University formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) on the 15th of July 2026, opening avenues for Filipino professionals and experts abroad to serve as resource persons and teachers through the Ateneo de Davao Academy of Lifelong Learning.

Ateneo de Davao University, through the School of Arts and Sciences, underwent an onsite evaluation by the Commission on Higher Education Office of Programs and Standards Development (CHED OPSD) on 14-15 July 2026, as part of its application to offer a Master of Chemistry program.