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At the heart of education, there is always a sincere teacher dedicated to the students. Recently, Sahmyook University professors Kim Il-ok (Nursing) and Park Chul-joo (Business Administration) received commendations from the Minister of Education, proving the positive influence that the "way of the teacher" (師道) has on our society. Professor Kim has fulfilled her social responsibilities by academically addressing key challenges of the low-birthrate era, such as early childhood care and the development of respiratory infectious disease prevention programs. Professor Park has taken the lead in fostering a spirit of challenge among young people by establishing the university's core value concept, 'SU-MVP,' and contributing his own funds to establish a scholarship foundation. Their achievements go beyond personal honors and clearly present the educational values that a university should pursue.

A university's competitiveness now stems from the transparency of its education and research. Sahmyook University has solidified the reliability of its research ethics management system by obtaining re-accreditation from the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Institutional Review Board (IRB). This result reflects the university's commitment to thoroughly ensuring the ethics and safety of human-subject research, and it will maintain its accreditation status until 2029. Such accreditation acts as a significant advantage when the university conducts government R&D projects and serves as a foundation for researchers to achieve academic results in a more responsible environment. Consequently, strict adherence to research ethics is acting as a key driver in enhancing the university's brand value.

In terms of admissions strategy, Sahmyook University has implemented practical changes to ease the burden on applicants. For the 2027 academic year, the university significantly expanded the number of students admitted through the essay-based excellence track by 79.87% compared to the previous year, reaching 277 students, thereby opening wider doors of opportunity for applicants. Notably, this year's essay track introduced a bold method of selecting students based 100% on essay exam scores, without reflecting any student record grades. The introduction of an essay track even for the Pharmacy department, a highly competitive field, demonstrates the university's daring admissions strategy. This is expected to become a new breakthrough for mid-tier students looking for opportunities to enter universities in the Seoul area without being limited by their high school GPA or CSAT scores.

The 'short-answer essay' (약술형 논술) adopted by Sahmyook University is an optimized model for reducing students' reliance on private education. Questions are centered on the high school curriculum and EBS-linked textbooks, maintaining a difficulty level that students who have been faithful to their school classes can sufficiently challenge without excessive separate preparation. Unlike traditional complex essays, the shorter answer length and adjusted number of questions significantly alleviate time pressure. The university has also released a guidebook containing detailed explanations of past questions, grading criteria, and successful applicant metrics, supporting students in self-assessing their levels and preparing strategically.

The influence of universities is now extending beyond the campus to the local community and industry. Activities such as Sahmyook University faculty sharing professional knowledge in career lectures for emergency medical technician students at Seowon University, or Sahmyook Health University's educational camps for multicultural children, symbolize the university's social contribution. Furthermore, in brand analysis by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, a university's status is determined not just by educational outcomes, but by its ability to communicate and spread issues. Sahmyook University is building future-oriented brand value by simultaneously pursuing the establishment of educational philosophy, practical educational innovation, and the realization of social values.