Celebrating another academic milestone, the University of Bohol College of Arts, Sciences and Education (CASE) formally inducted student-interns from the AB Political Science and BS Psychology programs during an Internship Induction Ceremony held on January 30, 2026, at the University gymnasium.
During the ceremony, Dr. Janice Aurora T. Namoc, Dean of CASE, officially recognized the student interns of the Class of 2026 who are set to undergo the internship program prior to their graduation. With the theme “From Theory to Praxis: Translating Academic Insight into Societal Impact,” the ceremony marked the interns’ transition from learning to living—from mastering concepts in textbooks to applying them in real-world settings where people, policies, and communities are shaped and transformed.
Ms. Danna Merisa V. Ebra, Supervising Probation and Parole Officer of the Province of Bohol and a UB alumna, graced the induction ceremony as Guest of Honor. In her address, the lady probation officer emphasized that theories only gain meaning when they encounter real human lives, stressing that internship is not merely an academic requirement but a crucial turning point. SPPO Ebra called on the Psychology and Political Science interns to build competence, sharpen their observational skills, uphold responsibility, and never compromise ethical standards.
Equally inspiring was the presence of University President Dr. Victoriano B. Tirol III, who shared words of wisdom with the student interns, reminding them that knowledge finds its highest value when it serves the public good. Dr. Tirol advised the young UBians that as they enter communities, offices, and institutions, they are not merely observers but emerging practitioners whose insights, integrity, and actions can help bring about meaningful societal change. He also reminded faculty members and students of the words of Marian Wright Edelman, who said that education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving one’s community and the world better than one found it.
Also in attendance were Atty. Marlumina B. Teh, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Trustee Dr. Lumin T. Pamaran; Trustee Atty. Nuevas T. Montes; and the faculty of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education.
(Leo Armando Boncales)
