La Consolacion University Philippines

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La Consolacion University Philippines
Pamantasang La Consolacion sa Pilipinas (Filipino)
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Former names
  • Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (1937–1967)
  • Regina Carmeli College
    (1967–1997)
  • University of Regina Carmeli (1997–2011)
MottoUnitas, Caritas, Veritas ( Latin )
Motto in English
Unity Charity Truth
Type Private Catholic research Non-profit Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution
EstablishedMay 1, 1937;86 years ago (May 1, 1937)
Founder Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
(Augustinian Sisters)
Academic affiliations
President Sr. Niceta M. Vargas, OSA, Ph.D.
Principal Sr. GEmma P. Valenzuela, OSA
(Basic Education Department)
Location
Valenzuela St., Capitol View Park Subdivision, Barangay Bulihan Malolos
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14°51′10″N120°48′45″E / 14.852799°N 120.812633°E / 14.852799; 120.812633
Campus Urban
Main
Barasoain Malolos
Extension
  • Catmon campus
    Catmon Malolos
    5 hectares (50,000 m2)
  • Rosaryville, Guiguinto
    (preschool and grade school)
Patron SaintBlessed Virgin Mary (under the title Our Lady of Mt. Carmel)
Alma Mater songSolidarity Song LCUP
Colors  Blue  and  White 
Nickname Consolanians
Website www.lcup.edu.ph
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Location in Bulacan
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La Consolacion University Philippines (Luzon)
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La Consolacion University Philippines (Philippines)
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La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP; Filipino : Pamantasang La Consolacion sa Pilipinas) is a private Catholic co-educational basic and higher education institution administered by the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation (ASOLC) in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines. It was established by the Augustinian Sisters in 1937, originally named Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Carmen. It was later renamed Regina Carmeli College in 1967.

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In December 1997, the Commission on Higher Education granted university status to the school, and it was renamed University of Regina Carmeli (URC). In January 2011, the Augustinian Sisters once again changed the name of the school to La Consolacion University Philippines, in accordance with a congregational decision that all schools being run by the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation in the Philippines carry the name “La Consolacion". [1]

History

Founding

In May 1937, the Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Carmen was established by five Augustinian sisters. It initially offered early childhood education and elementary courses. In 1967, it was renamed to Regina Carmeli College. The school gained university status from the Commission on Higher Education in December 1997 and was renamed to University of Regina Carmeli. [2]

Recent developments

In January 2011, the school changed its name to La Consolacion University Philippines after a congregational decision that all schools under operation by the Augustinian Sisters carry one name. [2]

Academics

Colleges

La Consolacion University Philippines has 6 colleges:

See also

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References

  1. "La Consolacion University Philippines". www.lcup.edu.ph. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  2. 1 2 "La Consolacion University Philippines". www.lcup.edu.ph. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  3. "La Consolacion University Philippines". lcup.edu.ph. Retrieved 2022-11-07.