Leyte Normal University

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Leyte Normal University
Pamantasang Normal ng Leyte
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Former names
  • Leyte Provincial Normal School (1921–1952)
  • Leyte Normal School (1952–1976)
  • Leyte State College (1976–1995)
Motto in English
Integrity. Excellence. Service.
Type State university
Established1921 (1921)
President Dr. Evelyn B. Aguirre
Vice-presidentDr. Ma. Rocini E. Tenasas
(VP for Academic Services)
Dr. Generoso N. Mazo
(VP for Administration & Finance)
Dr. Gil Nicetas B. Villarino
(VP for Research, Innovation & Extension)
Dr. Cleofe L. Lajara
(VP for Student Development & Auxiliary Services)
Location,
Philippines

11°14′16″N125°00′05″E / 11.23778°N 125.00139°E / 11.23778; 125.00139
CampusTacloban City
Colors
  Blue and gold
Nickname LNU
Website www.lnu.edu.ph
LNU logo with ISO.png

Leyte Normal University (also abbreviated as LNU) is a university in the province of Leyte, Philippines. It is mandated to provide higher professional and special instructions for special purposes and to promote research and extension services, advanced studies, and progressive leadership in education and other related fields. [1] Its campus is situated in Tacloban City. [2]

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History

The history of Leyte Normal University dates back to the pre-war years. It came into being in 1921 as the Provincial Normal School, a mere adjunct of the Leyte High School. It eventually outgrew its base becoming a two-year collegiate training institution in 1938. It became a degree-granting four-year college complete with a training department in 1952. It was then known as Leyte Normal School.

On June 14, 1976, it was converted into the Leyte State College by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 944, signed by then Pres. Ferdinand Marcos. In 1993, the late Cong. Cirilo Roy Montejo filed House Bill No. 22 in the House of Representatives proposing the conversion of the college into a university. This bill was sponsored by former Sen. Letecia Ramos-Shahani in the Senate. On February 23, 1995, the college was converted into the Leyte Normal University though R.A. 7910.

Sometime in April 1996, the university was proclaimed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as the Center of Excellence for Teacher Education in Region VIII from 1996 to 2001. Then in August 2008, CHED again awarded LNU as Center of Excellence for Teacher Education from 2008 to 2011.

Officials

(Effective until April 2016) [3]

PresidentDr. Evelyn B. Aguirre
Vice PresidentsName
Academic AffairsDr. Ma. Rocini E. Tenasas
Administration and FinanceDr. Generoso N. Mazo
Research and ExtensionDr. Gil Nicetas B. Villarino
Student Development and Auxiliary ServicesDr. Cleofe L. Lajara
DeansName
College of EducationDr. Lina G. Fabian
College of Arts and SciencesDr. Joyce M. Magtolis
College of Management and EntrepreneurshipDr. Solomon Faller, Jr.
Graduate SchoolDr. Josephine Pelingon

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References

  1. Philippine Republic Act 7910 Section 2
  2. Philippine Republic Act 7910 Section 1
  3. LNU Special Orders 19-51, series of 2015