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Adamson University
Pamantasang Adamson
Former names
  • Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry
    (1932–1936)
  • Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry and Engineering (1936–1941)
MottoVeritas in Caritate (Latin)
Motto in English
Truth in Charity
TypePrivate Catholic research non-stock non-profit coeducational basic and higher education institution
EstablishedJune 20, 1932; 92 years ago (June 20, 1932)
FounderDr. George Lucas Adamson
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
(Vincentian)
Academic affiliations
PresidentFr. Marcelo V. Manimtim, CM[1][2]
Vice-president
List
  • Fr. Rafael K. Eloriaga, CM
    (VP for Financial Affairs)
  • Fr. Andrew S. Bayal, CM
    (VP for Student Affairs)
  • Catherine Q. Castañeda
    (VP for Academic Affairs)
  • Venusmar C. Quevedo
    (VP for Administrative Affairs)
Principal
  • Daniel B. Saroca Jr.
    (Grade School & Jr.High School)
  • Lorna A. Espeso
    (Senior High School)
Academic staff
500
Students16,247 (S.Y. 2015-2016)
Location
900 San Marcelino St., Ermita, Manila
,
Metro Manila
,
Philippines
CampusUrban
10.7 hectares (107,000 m2)
Patron saintSt.Vincent de Paul
Alma Mater songAdamson Hymn
ColorsBlue White
Sporting affiliations
UAAP PBL PVL
Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup
MascotSoaring Falcon
Websitewww.adamson.edu.ph

Adamson University (Filipino: Pamantasang Adamson; AdU or ADU) is a private Catholic university operated by the Congregation of the Mission located in Manila, Philippines. The university has academic programs in graduate school, law, the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, nursing, pharmacy, architecture, business administration, and education, as well as secondary, elementary, and preschool. It is one of the universities in the country to received an autonomous status by the Commission on Higher Education.[3]

Adamson University has been regularly included in the rankings of top universities in the Philippines. It was included in the top 201+ universities in Asia in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings in multiple occasions, most recently in 2022, where it placed 651+ mark.[4][5][6][7] The university is a member of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. In its 80th season, the university won first place in the cheerdancing competition.[8]

History

George Lucas Adamson, a Greek chemist, founded the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry on June 20, 1932 as a single-classroom school for industrial chemistry. His cousin, Alexander Athos Adamson, came to the country in 1932 to assist him in administering the then-newly founded school, where he served as its vice president, treasurer, and registrar. Alexander's brother, George Athos Adamson, arrived two years after to serve as a professor and dean of both the school and the College of Engineering. On February 19, 1936, the school was renamed as the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry and Engineering. In 1939, George Lucas' wife, Evdoxia Savaides Adamson, began working at the school, serving as a professor and eventually dean of both Colleges of Education and Liberal Arts and Sciences. She was soon followed by George Athos' wife, Sofia Adamson, who taught in the College of Education and briefly served as the Junior Normal College's Director. The school became university on February 5, 1941 upon the approval of the Department of Public Instruction.

The Adamsons worked at the university after the Second World War, except for George Athos and Sofia, who left the country after the war. George Lucas Adamson served as the university's president for 35 years. During his tenure, the university became a probationary member of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines in 1952; it was granted full membership in 1971. On December 4, 1964, the university was turned over to the Congregation of the Mission and was incorporated into the Adamson-Ozanam Education Institutions, Inc. Its patron saint is Saint Vincent de Paul.[9]

Spanish priest Leandro I. Montañana became the university's second president, holding the office until 1985. He was succeeded by priest Rolando S. Dela Goza, the first Filipino president of the university. He hold the office until 1994, where he was succeeded by priest Jimmy Belita who served as president until 2003. Gregorio L. Bañaga, Jr. became the university's fifth president, a position he held until 2015.

The university celebrated its diamond jubilee in 2007. The National Historical Commission of th Philippines designated the university as a historical site. A memorial was installed in front of the St. Vincent Building, the oldest building on campus, commemorating this heritage.

Adamson University was granted autonomous status by the Commission on Higher Education in 2010, giving greater powers to the administration of the university independent to the commission.

On November 16, 2012, the university inaugurated a museum dedicated to its founders, inside the St. Vincent Building. The inauguration was part of the celebration of its 80th anniversary. In 2013, the university received a ISO 9001:2008 Management Systems certification from TÜV Rheinland.

Marcelo V. Manimtim, C.M., the sixth president

In 2015, priest Marcelo V. Manimtim became the sixth and current president of the university, succeeding Bañaga.

Campus

Francis Regis Clet Building
Saint Vincent Hall

Adamson University is located in San Marcelino Street, Ermita, Manila, in an area known colloquially as the "University Belt". The Technological University of the Philippines, Santa Isabel College Manila, Emilio Aguinaldo College, and Philippine Normal University are its nearest neighbors. Adamson University has eight buildings occupying 10.7 hectares of land.[10]

The school was located in three different campuses: Santa Cruz (1932–1933), San Miguel (1933–1939), and Intramuros (1939-1941) before finally settling on its present location in 1946. The university expanded its campus in San Marcelino by acquiring the Meralco building in 1968 and the St. Theresa's College-Manila site just across the street in 1977.

Alumni

Politics and governance

Sports

Arts, culture, religion, and entertainment

Science and research

Presidents of Adamson University
George Lucas Adamson, 1932–1967
Leandro I. Montañana, 1967–1985
Rolando S. Dela Goza, 1985–1994
Jimmy A. Belita, 1994–2003
Gregorio L. Bañaga Jr., 2003–2015
Marcelo V. Manimtim, 2015–present

References

  1. ^ http://www.adamson.edu.ph/?page= viewnews&newsid=1065
  2. ^ "New President of Adamson University - Congregation of the Mission". cmglobal.org. July 3, 2015. Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  3. ^ "CHED awarded Adamson University Deregulated Status" (PDF). ched.gov.ph. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
  4. ^ "QS World University Rankings". Topuniversities. 2011. Retrieved October 16, 2012.
  5. ^ "QS World University Rankings: Asia". Topuniversities. 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  6. ^ Adonis, Meg (November 27, 2020). "7 PH universities join best in Asia". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  7. ^ Cruz, Kaithreen (November 4, 2021). "4 PH universities in QS Top 200 ranking". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  8. ^ Isaga, J. R. "Adamson University is UAAP Season 80 cheerdance champion". Rappler. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
  9. ^ "History". Adamson University. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved October 16, 2012.
  10. ^ "Peso Economics: Adamson University unveils its new building". Pesoeconomics.blogspot.com. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on October 30, 2019. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  11. ^ "Kenneth Duremdes, nag-aadjust pa bilang bagong head coach ng Senate Defenders sa UNTV Cup Season 3".
  12. ^ "PBA's 'Captain Marvel' is new Adamson coach". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  13. ^ "UAAP: Adamson star Nuyles out for the season". GMA News Online. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  14. ^ philstar.com. "Adamson University | UAAP Season 77 - Basketball | Sports | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
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