Roman Catholic university in Cagayan, Philippines
The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao is a private Catholic higher education institution[1] run by the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines. It was founded in 1965 by the CICM Missionaries.[2] It traces its roots from a diocesan secondary school named Cagayan Valley Atheneum established in 1938 by Msgr. Constant Jurgens, C.I.C.M., 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 and renamed.
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 CICM run schools 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
- University of Saint Louis Constant Jurgens Campus, Brgy. Leonarda, Tuguegarao City
See also
References
- ^ Callo-Verzola, Vincent (February 5, 2021). "University of Saint Louis to help students get laptops for distance learning". RAPPLER. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "Brief History | University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao". www.usl.edu.ph. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016.