The University of Guam, in partnership with the UOG Endowment Foundation, proudly hosted an appreciation ceremony honoring University of Guam and SSFM International for its longstanding commitment to advancing engineering education and student success at the University of Guam. The event took place in the School of Engineering’s SSFM International Main Conference Room—a space that symbolizes the company’s enduring partnership with the University.
Since 2020, SSFM International has supported UOG through the SSFM International Engineering Scholarship, a full-tuition award administered by the UOG Endowment Foundation. In addition to this scholarship support, SSFM has also made a $150,000 pledge commitment in support of the School of Engineering, further strengthening its long-term investment in building local engineering capacity. Beyond financial assistance, the scholarship program provides senior engineering students with invaluable paid internship opportunities, bridging classroom learning with real-world experience.
A highlight of the gathering was the recognition of six UOG alumni who began their journeys as SSFM interns and are now full-time members of the company— demonstrating the lasting impact of investing in local talent. The program has supported eight scholarship recipients overall under the SSFM International Engineering Scholarship, underscoring the growing reach and impact of this partnership. University leaders and SSFM representatives gathered to celebrate this strong collaboration between academia and industry.
SSFM Vice President Scott W. Hayashi reflected on the company’s commitment, sharing, “We don’t just serve the community—we are the community,” and reaffirmed
the strength of the partnership: “It’s a great partnership we’ve experienced, and we look forward to many more years.”
UOG President Anita Borja Enriquez highlighted the origins of the collaboration, expressing gratitude for SSFM’s early confidence in building local capacity: “We are deeply grateful for the trust SSFM International has had in us from the very beginning.”
UOG Endowment Foundation Executive Director Katrina T. Perez emphasized the broader impact of local opportunities, noting that students can pursue quality education while staying connected to their families and culture—strengthening both their futures and the island community.
The Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to SSFM International for investing in the next generation of engineers, including its $150,000 pledge commitment to the School of Engineering, and for helping create meaningful opportunities that advance student success and island sustainability.
SSFM International is a professional consulting firm providing planning, project management, construction management, civil engineering, structural engineering, traffic engineering, and strategic services. After six decades of practice, SSFM has offices in Guam, Hawaiʻi, Okinawa, Manila. For more on SSFM International, visit www.ssfm.com.
