This document, the 2001 Portal, is the definitive record of Silliman University's Centennial Year (1901–2001). Written in the third person, the yearbook serves as a bridge between a century of established heritage and the start of a new millennium. As the oldest American-founded Protestant university in Asia, Silliman’s 100th-anniversary volume documents a pivotal moment in Philippine educational history. The publication captures the grand centennial celebrations that brought together thousands of alumni from across the globe to Dumaguete City. It preserves the legacy of the university’s founder, Dr. David Sutherland Hibbard, while showcasing the modern academic achievements of the Centennial Class of 2001. The document is historically significant for its detailed accounts of the "Silliman Spirit," illustrating how the institution has maintained its commitment to the motto Via, Veritas, Vita (The Way, The Truth, and The Life) through major national events, including World War II, the Martial Law era, and the digital revolution.
Portal 2001