José Rizal University proudly congratulates Ms. Claire Guevara, ES Principal, and Dr. Marcelo Villaluna Jr. of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department for being selected as Senior Fellows for the Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship Program in India.
From June 8 to July 10, 2026, they represented JRU in the international fellowship, where they mentored and led a cohort of 80 Junior Fellows from diverse academic backgrounds. Among the Junior Fellows was Ms. Irene Rossele Swing of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department, who joined one of the program’s eleven working groups.
Their participation reflected JRU’s continued commitment to global engagement, research collaboration, and academic excellence. Through their leadership and contributions, they brought honor to the University and further strengthened its presence on the international academic stage.