Holy Angel University

Holy Angel University is a private Roman Catholic research university in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines. Founded in June 1933 by Don Juan Nepomuceno and co-founded by 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.

Holy Angel University
Pamantasang Banal na Anghel
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
FoundersJuan Nepomuceno
Fr. Pedro Santos
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Academic affiliations
PAASCU PACUCOA 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)
DeanJanette Rodriguez, PhD (Dean, School of Arts & Sciences)
Maria Lina Ramoneda, DBA (Dean, School of Business & Accountancy)
Alma Natividad, PhD (Dean, School of Education)
Filipina De Guzman, DTech (Dean, School of Engineering & Architecture)
Niño Kabiling, PhD (Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education & Forensics)
Tyron Yap, DBM (Dean, School of Hospitality & Tourism Management)
Francisco Napalit, DIT (Dean, School of Computing)
Al Biag, EdD, PhD (Dean, School of Nursing & Allied Medical Sciences)
Students21,000
Undergraduates16,000
Location
Holy Angel Avenue cor. Santo Rosario Street Angeles
,
Pampanga
,
Philippines
CampusUrban
Main Campus
Holy Angel Ave.
(8 hectares)
Satellite Campus
Alviera in Porac, Pampanga (10 hectares)
Colors  Maroon
  Gold
  White
  Grey
NicknameGolden Guardians
Sporting affiliations
NAASCU
SportsBasketball, volleyball
Websitewww.hau.edu.ph

History

Holy Angel University was founded on June 1933 by Don Juan Nepomuceno and co-founded by 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.[3] 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. "Table 8. List of Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Centers of Development (CODs)" (PDF). Commission on Higher Education.
  4. https://www.convergeict.com/about-us/companyexecutives-advisor/
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