A lot can happen in 100 years. In the Roaring ‘20s, the world saw rapid growth in social norms and technology. Can you imagine a time when driving cars, listening to the radio, and watching movies were all brand-new concepts?

At the time, the Philippines was still considered a US colony. Despite this, the 1920s were seen as an exciting time as new opportunities opened up in the country. One of which was the rise of quality education as new schools started opening their doors. Among those schools was one started by the Maryknoll Sisters of New York in 1926, the Malabon Normal School. This would later be renamed Maryknoll College after the campus established itself in Loyola Heights, Quezon City. Eventually, it formed a unique name for itself after the sisters turned over its ownership, giving birth to the Miriam College name in 1989.

As Miriam College approaches its centennial celebration in 2026, the campus held an unveiling ceremony for its 100th-anniversary logo. Present at the event were students and staff of the Miriam College community, parent officers, alumni, and representatives from partner communities and nearby schools. 

Its new logo is reminiscent of a flat thread, that once woven together, shows the school’s rich history and how it paved the way to become the proud institution that it is today. Bringing it to life are the official colors of all three Miriam College campuses—blue for Loyola Heights, green for Nuvali, and turquoise for Alviera. A Chi Ro symbol, the Christian symbol for “Christ”,  is placed inside the last digit of the number 100, signifying the commitment and devotion of Miriam College to bring “Christ to the world and the world to Christ” in the years to come.

“True to our MC100 anniversary theme, we will celebrate the many milestones that led us to where the institution is today. We will highlight the legacy of our Maryknoll founders, the impact of their brand of education on generations of students, especially women, and the journey that led from Maryknoll to Miriam,” shared Miriam College president Amb. Laura Quiambao-Del Rosario. “And while anniversaries are usually a time of looking to the past, we will definitely be celebrating the promising future of the institution as it anticipates the opening of its (next) campus in Porac, Pampanga in 2024.”

Apart from the new symbol, the celebration also revealed the anniversary theme, “Celebrating 100 years of Maryknoll education through Miriam College,” as well as new souvenirs for students and alumni to enjoy. Among those being offered is a special Aquaflask stainless steel bottle with the new Miriam College centennial logo printed on it. Available as well are heirloom necklaces bearing various symbols related to the Maryknoll identity, rosaries featuring center medals of the Marian Auditorium and Our Lady of Maryknoll, and a Noritake dining set. All of which are designed by Miriam College alumni. 

Each purchase of MC100 merchandise also helps contribute to student scholarships and faculty development. Several activities will also be taking place in the upcoming months including a bazaar, a countdown to 1,000 days, and the school’s annual Panunuluyan event. There is also an ongoing fundraising project to raise a ₱100 million endowment fund by 2026 for faculty development and student scholarships.