University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao
The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao is a private Roman Catholic university in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan province, Philippines, administered by the CICM Missionaries of the Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae (CICM).[1] It traces its roots from a diocesan secondary school named Cagayan Valley Atheneum established in 1938 by Msgr. Constant Jurgens, CICM, D.D., a Dutch by nationality, then Bishop of the Diocese of Tuguegarao and a CICM missionary and great educator. The CICM Fathers took over administration of the school in 1965.
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| Motto | Sapientia Aedificat (Latin) |
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Motto in English | Wisdom Builds |
| Type | Private Roman Catholic research university Non-profit Coeducational Higher education institution |
| Established | 1938, 1965 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (CICM Missionary) |
| President | Renillo H. Sta. Ana |
| Vice-president | Emmanuel James P. Pattaguan (VP for Academic Affairs) Rina M. Reyes (VP for Administration) Celso L. Tuddao (VP for Finance) |
| Principal | Mary Ann A. Baquiran(High School) Emily T. Mabborang (Grade School) |
| Location | Mabini Street, Ugac Sur, Tuguegarao City , , 6°52′0″N 122°4′0″E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Alma Mater song | "Saint Louis Hymn" |
| Colors | Royal Blue Pure White |
| Nickname | Louisian |
| Website | www.usl.edu.ph |
University Emblem and Colors
- Emblem
- The herald of the USL emblem blends the sword and the shield, symbolizing the virtue of fortitude. The sword thrusts forward toward individual and community development, the goals of education.
- The lily, symbolizing the virtue of integrity, and the cross, representing the faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, are wielded by the shield.
- The corn and rice (stalks), prime products of Cagayan, depict USLs commitment to contribute to the development of the Cagayan Province and Cagayan Valley Region.
- School colors
- Royal blue and pure white are the colors of the Blessed Virgin Mary, signifying the love and life of a dedicated person close to Christ.
The "Pure White " color is changed to "yellow gold" to represent the 50th years of existence in 2015.
CICM System of Schools
Other school campus include:
- Saint Louis College, San Fernando City, La Union
- Saint Louis University, Baguio
- Saint Mary's University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
- Saint Louis School College- Cebu, Mandaue City, Cebu
- Maryhurst Seminary, Baguio City
- Maryhill School of Theology, Quezon City
See also
- Saint Louis University (Baguio)
- Ateneo de Tuguegarao
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