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{{Short description|Catholic research university in Angeles City, Philippines}}
{{Short description|Roman Catholic university in Angeles, Philippines}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=January 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| name = Holy Angel University
| name = Holy Angel University
| native_name = ''Pamantasang Banal na Anghel''
| native_name = {{native name|fil|Pamantasang Baal na Anghel}}
| image = Seal_of_Holy_Angel_University.png
| image = Seal_of_Holy_Angel_University.png
| image_size = 200px
| image_size = 200px
| former_names = {{bulleted list|Holy Angel Academy (1933–1961)|Holy Angel College (1961–1981)}}
| latin_name = Universitas Sancti Angelis
| former_names = Holy Angel Academy (1933-1961)<br />Holy Angel College<br />(1961-1981)
| motto = {{lang|la|Laus Deo Semper}} (Latin)
| motto = ''Laus Deo Semper'' (Latin)
| mottoeng = ''Praise God Always''
| mottoeng = ''Praise God Always''
| type = [[Private university|Private]] [[research]] non-profit [[coeducation]]al Basic and Higher education institution
| type = [[Private university|Private]] [[research]] non-profit [[coeducation]]al Basic and Higher education institution
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| religious_affiliation = [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]]
| religious_affiliation = [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]]
| academic_affiliations = [[Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools Colleges and Universities|PAASCU]] PACUCOA [[Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities|ACCU]]<ref name="ACCU member">{{Cite web|url=https://www.accunet.org/Portals/70/Docs/Membership%20Related/ACCU-Intl-Members.pdf|title=Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (Member Institutions outside the United States}}</ref>
| academic_affiliations = [[Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools Colleges and Universities|PAASCU]] PACUCOA [[Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities|ACCU]]<ref name="ACCU member">{{Cite web|url=https://www.accunet.org/Portals/70/Docs/Membership%20Related/ACCU-Intl-Members.pdf|title=Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (Member Institutions outside the United States}}</ref>
| chairperson = Sr.Josefina G. Nepomuceno, OSB
| chairperson = Most Rev. Florentino G. Lavarias, D.D.
| president = Engr.Leopoldo Valdes, Jr., MBA, MA (OIC)
| president = Engr. Leopoldo Valdes, Jr., MBA, MA (OIC)
| vice-president = {{collapsible list|bullets=true|contents=| Edna Marriza Santos (VP for Institutional Effectiveness)| Jocelyn Aniceto<br />(VP for Finance & Resource Management Services)| Robert P. Tantingco (VP for Student Services & Affairs)}}
| vice-president = {{collapsible list|bullets=true|contents=| Edna Marriza Santos, MA (VP for Institutional Effectiveness)| Al D. Biag, EdD, PhD (VP for Academic Affairs) | Jocelyn Aniceto, MBA<br />(VP for Finance & Resource Management Services)| Robert P. Tantingco, MA (VP for Student Services & Affairs)}}
| principal = Lizabelle B. Gamboa (Basic Education)
| principal = Maria Teresa N. Punsalan, MAELLT (Basic Education)
| dean = {{collapsible list|bullets=true|contents=| Janette Rodriguez, PhD (Dean, School of Arts & Sciences)|Albert Morales, DBM (Dean, School of Business & Accountancy)|Alma Natividad, PhD<br />(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<br />(Dean, School of Hospitality & Tourism Management)|Francisco Napalit, DIT (Dean, School of Computing)|Al Biag, EdD, PhD (Dean, School of Nursing & Allied Medical Sciences)}}
| dean = {{collapsible list|bullets=true|contents=| Alfredo Santos, PhD (Dean, School of Arts & Sciences)|Albert Morales, DBM (Dean, School of Business & Accountancy)|Alma Natividad, PhD<br />(Dean, School of Education)|
Jaypee Pajarillaga, PhD (Dean, School of Engineering & Architecture)|Niño Kabiling, PhD (Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education & Forensics)|Mervyn Aldana, DBAHTM<br />(Dean, School of Hospitality & Tourism Management)|Marlon Tayag, DIT (Dean, School of Computing)|Precious Jean Marquez, PhD (Dean, School of Nursing & Allied Medical Sciences)}}
| students = 21,000
| students = 21,000
| undergrad = 16,000
| undergrad = 16,000
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| province = [[Pampanga]]
| province = [[Pampanga]]
| country = Philippines
| country = Philippines
| coordinates = {{coord|15.13248|N|120.58976|E|dim:30_region:PH_type:edu|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| pushpin_map = Luzon mainland#Philippines
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Luzon##Location in the Philippines
| campus = Urban<br />'''Main Campus'''<br />Angeles City<br />{{convert|8|ha|acre}}<br />'''Satellite Campus'''<br /> Porac, Pampanga<br />{{convert|10|ha|acre}})
| campus = Urban<br />'''Main Campus'''<br />Angeles City<br />{{convert|8|ha|acre}}<br />'''Satellite Campus'''<br /> Porac, Pampanga<br />{{convert|10|ha|acre}})
| free_label = Newspaper
| free = ''[[The Angelite]]''
| colors = {{Color box|maroon|border=darkgray}} Maroon<br> {{Color box|gold|border=darkgray}} Gold<br> {{Color box|white|border=darkgray}} White<br> {{Color box|grey|border=darkgray}} Grey
| colors = {{Color box|maroon|border=darkgray}} Maroon<br> {{Color box|gold|border=darkgray}} Gold<br> {{Color box|white|border=darkgray}} White<br> {{Color box|grey|border=darkgray}} Grey
| nickname = Angelite
| nickname = Angelite
| sporting_affiliations = [[National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities|NAASCU]]
| sporting_affiliations = [[National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities|NAASCU]]
| mascot = Golden Guardians
| mascot = Golden Guardians
| website = {{URL|www.hau.edu.ph}}
| website = {{URL|www.hau.edu.ph/}}
| logo =
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== History ==
== History ==
Holy Angel University was founded in June 1933 by Don Juan Nepomuceno<ref name="orejas1">{{cite news |last1=Orejas |first1=Tonette |title=Educator returns to PH, aims to put students on top |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/764807/educator-returns-to-ph-aims-to-put-students-on-top |access-date=25 July 2021 |work=INQUIRER.net |date=15 February 2016 |language=en}}</ref> and Fr. Pedro Paulo Santos. It is considered the first lay-founded Catholic School as well as the first co-educational Catholic school.
'''Holy Angel University (HAU)''', located in Angeles City, Philippines, was established in June 1933 as Holy Angel Academy (HAA) by Don Juan D. Nepomuceno<ref name="orejas1">{{cite news |last1=Orejas |first1=Tonette |date=February 15, 2016 |title=Educator returns to PH, aims to put students on top |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/764807/educator-returns-to-ph-aims-to-put-students-on-top |access-date=July 25, 2021 |work=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> and Fr. Pedro P. Santos. Initially, it provided Catholic education to 78 high school students and became the first Catholic co-educational high school run by laypersons in the country. After World War II, the Academy expanded its offerings, adding a tertiary department in 1947 and transitioning to a 4-year collegiate program.


In 1961, the institution was renamed Holy Angel College (HAC), under the leadership of Don Juan D. Nepomuceno. It continued to grow, introducing various engineering and business programs. On December 4, 1981, HAC achieved university status and became Holy Angel University (HAU). The university's growth continued, with expansions in both physical infrastructure and academic offerings, including graduate programs and technical courses.
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.


HAU gained numerous accreditations and recognitions over the years, including the prestigious Philippine Quality Award (PQA), international accreditations from the International Assembly Council for Business Education (IACBE) and the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA), and multiple certifications from the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) for several programs, including BS Psychology, Criminology, Architecture, and Information Technology. In 2016, it was listed in [[The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College]], highlighting its commitment to faithful Catholic education.

The university celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2023, marking its continuous pursuit of academic excellence and dedication to providing accessible quality education.[[File:Angeles_City,_Pampanga_(Centro)_10.jpg |thumb|right|175px|2,970 Year-old prehistoric tree from Abacan River ]]
==Campus==
==Campus==
[[File:Holy Angel University Main Building (Santo Rosario, Angeles, Pampanga; 05-27-2023).jpg|thumb|Holy Angel University Main Building]]
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.
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.

===Juan D. Nepomuceno Center for Kapampangan Studies===
CKP, named after Don Juan D. Nepomuceno, a philanthropist and former Angeles City Mayor, was established in 2001 after HAU hosted the First International Conference on Kapampangan Studies which focused on the study of [[Kapampangan language]], history and culture. It is housed in the 3-story Don Juan D. Nepomuceno Building in HAU and contains a gallery, a museum and a library. Under Robby Tantingco, Director, it publishes SingSing, a quarterly magazine whose name is derived from "[[Atin Cu Pung Singsing]]," and Kapampangan Research Journal.

On March 21-22, 2024, CKS spearheaded the First International Conference on Kapampangan Cuisine and Food Tourism at HAU. It featured 35 parallel sessions and 10 plenary sessions on Pampanga’s culinary history, culture, food, and traditions. In the 1600s, Pampanga became the “food basket.” The titles of Pampanga as “Culinary Capital of the Philippines” and “Culinary Heartland of the Philippines” came from popular acclaim and an article by [[Condé Nast]]. 'The future of Kapampangan food is bright,' said chef Jam Melchor, Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement founder.<ref>{{cite news |last1= Manabat|first1=Joahn |title=Exploring the culinary heritage of Pampanga|url= https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/food-drinks/exploring-culinary-heritage-pampanga/|accessdate=March 12, 2024 |publisher=[[Rappler]] |date=March 23, 2024}}</ref>


==Academics==
==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.
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.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Table 8. List of Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Centers of Development (CODs)|url=https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/List-of-COE-COD-as-of-May-2016.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Commission on Higher Education}}</ref> It is also accredited by the [[Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities|Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)]] and the [[International Accreditation Council for Business Education|International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)]].
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.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Table 8. List of Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Centers of Development (CODs)|url=https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/List-of-COE-COD-as-of-May-2016.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628013939/https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/List-of-COE-COD-as-of-May-2016.pdf|archive-date=June 28, 2021|access-date=|website=Commission on Higher Education|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is also accredited by the [[Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities|Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)]] and the [[International Accreditation Council for Business Education|International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)]].


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* Dennis Anthony H. Uy - Founder and CEO of [[Converge ICT]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Converge ICT gives back to the community, Uy says |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/10/31/converge-ict-gives-back-to-the-community-uy-says/ |access-date=25 July 2021 |work=BusinessMirror |date=31 October 2020}}</ref>
* [[Dennis Anthony Uy]] - Founder and CEO of [[Converge ICT]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Converge ICT gives back to the community, Uy says |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/10/31/converge-ict-gives-back-to-the-community-uy-says/ |access-date=July 25, 2021 |work=BusinessMirror |date=October 31, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Emma Tiglao]] - Filipina actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the [[Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental|Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2019]] title.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tulabut |first1=Noel G. |title=Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental's winning gown made by detainees |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1810114/Pampanga/Local-News/Bb-Pilipinas-Intercontinentals-winning-gown-made-by-detainees |access-date=23 July 2021 |work=Sunstar |date=15 June 2019 |language=English}}</ref>
* [[Emma Tiglao]] - Filipina actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the [[Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental|Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2019]] title.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tulabut |first1=Noel G. |title=Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental's winning gown made by detainees |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1810114/Pampanga/Local-News/Bb-Pilipinas-Intercontinentals-winning-gown-made-by-detainees |access-date=July 23, 2021 |work=Sunstar |date=June 15, 2019 |language=English}}</ref>
* [[Ivan Mayrina]] - Filipino broadcaster, journalist, reporter and news anchor currently working in [[GMA Network]].
* [[Ivan Mayrina]] - Filipino broadcaster, journalist, reporter and news anchor currently working in [[GMA Network]].
* [[Calvin Abueva]] - Filipino professional basketball player
* [[Calvin Abueva]] - Filipino professional basketball player
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* [[Antonio Aquitania]] - Filipino actor, comedian, host, and model.
* [[Antonio Aquitania]] - Filipino actor, comedian, host, and model.
* [[Florentino Lavarias]] - current archbishop of [[Archdiocese of San Fernando|San Fernando]].
* [[Florentino Lavarias]] - current archbishop of [[Archdiocese of San Fernando|San Fernando]].
* [[Francesca Taruc]] - Filipina actress, TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Freedom of the World Philippines 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-09|title=Taruc grandchild is PH bet for Miss Freedom of the World|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph//article/1751916/Pampanga/Local-News/Taruc-grandchild-is-PH-bet-for-Miss-Freedom-of-the-World|access-date=2021-07-30|website=Sunstar|language=English}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=Filipina beauty wins Miss Tourism World Intercontinental|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/01/09/1883799/filipina-beauty-wins-miss-tourism-world-intercontinental|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-30|website=Philstar}}</ref>
* [[Francesca Taruc]] - Filipina actress, TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Freedom of the World Philippines 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 9, 2018|title=Taruc grandchild is PH bet for Miss Freedom of the World|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph//article/1751916/Pampanga/Local-News/Taruc-grandchild-is-PH-bet-for-Miss-Freedom-of-the-World|access-date=July 30, 2021|website=Sunstar|language=English}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=Filipina beauty wins Miss Tourism World Intercontinental|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/01/09/1883799/filipina-beauty-wins-miss-tourism-world-intercontinental|access-date=July 30, 2021|website=Philstar}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Commons category-inline}}
*[http://www.hau.edu.ph Official Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140305184552/http://www.haugradschool.com/ Graduate School portal]
* {{Official website|http://www.hau.edu.ph}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140305184552/http://www.haugradschool.com/ Graduate School portal]
*[http://hau.edu.ph/kapampangan_center/ Center for Kapampangan Studies]
* [http://hau.edu.ph/kapampangan_center/ Center for Kapampangan Studies]
*[http://hau.edu.ph/university_library/ University Library (Learning and Resource Center)]
* [http://hau.edu.ph/university_library/ University Library (Learning and Resource Center)]
*[https://www.alviera.ph/article/educational-institutions/ Holy Angel University in Pampanga]
* [https://www.alviera.ph/article/educational-institutions/ Holy Angel University in Pampanga] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226192330/https://www.alviera.ph/article/educational-institutions/ |date=February 26, 2021 }}
* [https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Juan-D-Nepomuceno-Center-for-Kapampangan-Studies Juan D. Nepomuceno Center for Kapampangan Studies]


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Holy Angel University
Pamantasang Baal na Anghel (Filipino)
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; 91 years ago (June 1933)
FoundersJuan Nepomuceno
Fr. Pedro Santos
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Academic affiliations
PAASCU PACUCOA ACCU[1]
ChairpersonMost Rev. Florentino G. Lavarias, D.D.
PresidentEngr. Leopoldo Valdes, Jr., MBA, MA (OIC)
Vice-president
List
  • Edna Marriza Santos, MA (VP for Institutional Effectiveness)
  • Al D. Biag, EdD, PhD (VP for Academic Affairs)
  • Jocelyn Aniceto, MBA
    (VP for Finance & Resource Management Services)
  • Robert P. Tantingco, MA (VP for Student Services & Affairs)
PrincipalMaria Teresa N. Punsalan, MAELLT (Basic Education)
Dean
List
  • Alfredo Santos, PhD (Dean, School of Arts & Sciences)
  • Albert Morales, DBM (Dean, School of Business & Accountancy)
  • Alma Natividad, PhD
    (Dean, School of Education)
  • Jaypee Pajarillaga, PhD (Dean, School of Engineering & Architecture)
  • Niño Kabiling, PhD (Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education & Forensics)
  • Mervyn Aldana, DBAHTM
    (Dean, School of Hospitality & Tourism Management)
  • Marlon Tayag, DIT (Dean, School of Computing)
  • Precious Jean Marquez, PhD (Dean, School of Nursing & Allied Medical Sciences)
Students21,000
Undergraduates16,000
Location
Holy Angel Avenue cor. Santo Rosario Street, Angeles City
, ,
Philippines

15°07′57″N 120°35′23″E / 15.13248°N 120.58976°E / 15.13248; 120.58976
CampusUrban
Main Campus
Angeles City
8 hectares (20 acres)
Satellite Campus
Porac, Pampanga
10 hectares (25 acres))
NewspaperThe Angelite
Colors  Maroon
  Gold
  White
  Grey
NicknameAngelite
Sporting affiliations
NAASCU
MascotGolden Guardians
Websitewww.hau.edu.ph
Holy Angel University is located in Luzon
Holy Angel University
Location in Luzon
Holy Angel University is located in Philippines
Holy Angel University
Location in the Philippines

Holy Angel University is a private Catholic research university in Angeles City, Philippines. Founded in June 1933 by Don Juan Nepomuceno and 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.

History

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Holy Angel University (HAU), located in Angeles City, Philippines, was established in June 1933 as Holy Angel Academy (HAA) by Don Juan D. Nepomuceno[3] and Fr. Pedro P. Santos. Initially, it provided Catholic education to 78 high school students and became the first Catholic co-educational high school run by laypersons in the country. After World War II, the Academy expanded its offerings, adding a tertiary department in 1947 and transitioning to a 4-year collegiate program.

In 1961, the institution was renamed Holy Angel College (HAC), under the leadership of Don Juan D. Nepomuceno. It continued to grow, introducing various engineering and business programs. On December 4, 1981, HAC achieved university status and became Holy Angel University (HAU). The university's growth continued, with expansions in both physical infrastructure and academic offerings, including graduate programs and technical courses.

HAU gained numerous accreditations and recognitions over the years, including the prestigious Philippine Quality Award (PQA), international accreditations from the International Assembly Council for Business Education (IACBE) and the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA), and multiple certifications from the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) for several programs, including BS Psychology, Criminology, Architecture, and Information Technology. In 2016, it was listed in The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College, highlighting its commitment to faithful Catholic education.

The university celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2023, marking its continuous pursuit of academic excellence and dedication to providing accessible quality education.

2,970 Year-old prehistoric tree from Abacan River

Campus

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Holy Angel University Main Building

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.

Juan D. Nepomuceno Center for Kapampangan Studies

[edit]

CKP, named after Don Juan D. Nepomuceno, a philanthropist and former Angeles City Mayor, was established in 2001 after HAU hosted the First International Conference on Kapampangan Studies which focused on the study of Kapampangan language, history and culture. It is housed in the 3-story Don Juan D. Nepomuceno Building in HAU and contains a gallery, a museum and a library. Under Robby Tantingco, Director, it publishes SingSing, a quarterly magazine whose name is derived from "Atin Cu Pung Singsing," and Kapampangan Research Journal.

On March 21-22, 2024, CKS spearheaded the First International Conference on Kapampangan Cuisine and Food Tourism at HAU. It featured 35 parallel sessions and 10 plenary sessions on Pampanga’s culinary history, culture, food, and traditions. In the 1600s, Pampanga became the “food basket.” The titles of Pampanga as “Culinary Capital of the Philippines” and “Culinary Heartland of the Philippines” came from popular acclaim and an article by Condé Nast. 'The future of Kapampangan food is bright,' said chef Jam Melchor, Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement founder.[4]

Academics

[edit]

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.[5] 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

[edit]

References

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  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. ^ Orejas, Tonette (February 15, 2016). "Educator returns to PH, aims to put students on top". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Manabat, Joahn (March 23, 2024). "Exploring the culinary heritage of Pampanga". Rappler. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  5. ^ "Table 8. List of Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Centers of Development (CODs)" (PDF). Commission on Higher Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 28, 2021.
  6. ^ "Converge ICT gives back to the community, Uy says". BusinessMirror. October 31, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  7. ^ Tulabut, Noel G. (June 15, 2019). "Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental's winning gown made by detainees". Sunstar. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  8. ^ "Taruc grandchild is PH bet for Miss Freedom of the World". Sunstar. July 9, 2018. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  9. ^ "Filipina beauty wins Miss Tourism World Intercontinental". Philstar. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
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