Holy Angel University

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Holy Angel University
Pamantasang Banal na Anghel
Seal of Holy Angel University.png
Latin: Universitas Sancti Angelis
Former names
Holy Angel Academy (1933-1961)
Holy Angel College
(1961-1981)
MottoLaus Deo Semper (Latin)
Motto in English
Praise God Always
TypePrivate research non-profit coeducational Basic and Higher education institution
EstablishedJune 1933; 88 years ago (June 1933)
FoundersJuan Nepomuceno
Fr. Pedro Santos
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Academic affiliations
PAASCU ACCU[1]
ChairmanThe Most Reverend Archbishop Paciano B. Aniceto, D.D.
PresidentLuis Maria Calingo, MURP, MBA, PhD
Vice-presidentEdna Marriza Santos, MA (VP for Institutional Effectiveness)
Jocelyn Aniceto, MBA
(VP for Finance & Resource Management Services)
Robert P. Tantingco, MA (VP for Student Services & Affairs)
PrincipalLizabelle B. Gamboa, MAELLT (Basic Education)
Dean
List
Students21,000
Undergraduates16,000
Location
Holy Angel Avenue cor. Santo Rosario Street, Angeles City
,
Pampanga
,
Philippines
CampusUrban
Main Campus
Angeles City
8 hectares (80,000 m2)
Satellite Campus
Porac, Pampanga
10 hectares (100,000 m2))
Colors Maroon  -  Gold 
 White  -  Grey 
NicknameAngelite
Sporting affiliations
NAASCU
SportsBasketball, volleyball
MascotGolden Guardians
Websitewww.hau.edu.ph

Holy Angel University is a private Catholic research university in Angeles City, Philippines. Founded in June 1933 by Don Juan Nepomuceno and Fr. Pedro Paulo Santos, who was later named as the Archbishop of Cáceres, is considered the first lay-founded Catholic school as well as the first co-educational Catholic high school.[2] With a student population of over 21,000, it is the largest private institute of education with the largest student population in a single campus in Central Luzon.

History[]

Holy Angel University was founded on June 1933 by Don Juan Nepomuceno[3] and Fr. Pedro Paulo Santos. It is considered the first lay-founded Catholic School as well as the first co-educational Catholic school.

Dr. Luís María. R. Calingo began his term as the University President on June 1, 2015, taking over from Engr. Geromin T. Nepomuceno, Jr. who served as the Acting President upon the resignation of Dr. Villanueva in June 2014.

Campus[]

The university sits in an 8-hectare urban campus. The university campus features the Epiphany of Angels Park that has an exhibit of the Seven Archangels and the Holy Guardian Angel. The university houses the original image of the Holy Guardian Angel commissioned by Don Juan Nepomuceno in the University Chapel. The University library is housed at the second and third floors of the San Francisco de Javier building; along with the University theater in the ground floor and the chambers of the University President in the fourth floor.

Academics[]

As a Roman Catholic learning institution, aside from the major and professional subjects, all undergraduate students are required to take 12 units of Catholic Theology classes. The students are also required to attend 8 units of physical education class, and a choice from ROTC, civic welfare service training (CWTS) and literacy training service (LTS). The university is home to eight undergraduate colleges, with the School of Business and Accountancy as the oldest. The university also has a high school and laboratory elementary school.

The Commission on Higher Education granted autonomous status to the university and recognized three of its programs as Centers of Development, namely in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering and Teacher Education.[4] It is also accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

Notable alumni[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (Member Institutions outside the United States" (PDF).
  2. ^ Title The extraordinary story and history of destiny and destination: Holy Angel University, 1933-2008 ISBN 9719367288, 9789719367284
  3. ^ Orejas, Tonette (15 February 2016). "Educator returns to PH, aims to put students on top". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Table 8. List of Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Centers of Development (CODs)" (PDF). Commission on Higher Education.
  5. ^ "Converge ICT gives back to the community, Uy says". BusinessMirror. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  6. ^ Tulabut, Noel G. (15 June 2019). "Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental's winning gown made by detainees". Sunstar. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Taruc grandchild is PH bet for Miss Freedom of the World". Sunstar. 2018-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  8. ^ "Filipina beauty wins Miss Tourism World Intercontinental". Philstar. Retrieved 2021-07-30.

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