De La Salle University

De La Salle University is a private Catholic research university run by the De La Salle Brothers in Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by Br. Blimond as a boys' school and has since grown into a full-fledged university with programs in Arts, Sciences, Engineering, Business, and Law. The university is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning and the International Association of Universities. It has partnerships with University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and Harvard University.

● History

The university's history dates back to 1911 when it was founded as a boys' school by Br. Blimond and has since been run by the De La Salle Brothers. The school was initially located in Nozaleda Street in Paco, Manila and was later moved to its current location in Taft Avenue in Malate, Manila. The university has undergone several expansions and renovations, including the addition of new buildings and facilities, such as the Henry Sy Sr. Hall and the Yuchengco Hall. The university has also established partnerships with other institutions, including University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, and National University of Singapore. The university's history is also closely tied to the history of the Philippines, with many of its alumni playing important roles in the country's EDSA Revolution and other significant events, such as the Battle of Manila and the Treaty of Paris (1898).

● Academics

The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the College of Liberal Arts, Bachelor of Science in Biology from the College of Science, Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the Gokongwei College of Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Ramón V. del Rosario College of Business. The university is also home to several research centers, including the Center for Social Responsibility and the Center for Business Research and Development, which have partnerships with Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and United Nations Development Programme. The university's academic programs are accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities and recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (Philippines) and the Department of Education (Philippines).

● Research

The university is known for its research in various fields, including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), as well as in the Social Sciences and Humanities. The university has research partnerships with University of Tokyo, University of Hong Kong, and Australian National University, and has received funding from National Science Foundation, European Union, and Asian Institute of Technology. The university's research centers, such as the Center for Engineering and Sustainable Development and the Center for Health Research and Development, have produced research papers published in Nature (journal), Science (journal), and other reputable academic journals, such as Journal of the American Medical Association and The Lancet.

● Campus

The university's main campus is located in Taft Avenue in Malate, Manila, and has several buildings and facilities, including the Henry Sy Sr. Hall, Yuchengco Hall, and the University Library. The university also has a campus in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, which is home to the College of Law and the Graduate School of Business. The university's campus is accessible by public transportation, including the Manila Light Rail Transit System and the Metro Manila Bus Rapid Transit System, and is near several landmarks, including the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and the Manila Ocean Park.

● Student Life

The university has a diverse student body, with students from all over the Philippines and other countries, including China, South Korea, and United States. The university has several student organizations, including the University Student Council, DLSU-D Student Media, and the De La Salle Alumni Association, which have partnerships with Harvard University Student Council, University of Oxford Student Union, and National University of Singapore Students' Union. The university also has several sports teams, including the De La Salle Green Archers, which compete in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and have won championships in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) and the Filipino Chinese Basketball League.

● Notable Alumni

The university has produced many notable alumni, including Benigno Aquino III, the 15th President of the Philippines, Leila de Lima, a Senator of the Philippines, and Ralph Recto, a Senator of the Philippines and former National Economic and Development Authority director-general. Other notable alumni include Jose Diokno, a Senator of the Philippines and former Secretary of Justice (Philippines), Jovito Salonga, a Senator of the Philippines and former President of the Senate of the Philippines, and Teodoro Locsin Jr., a Senator of the Philippines and former Secretary of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). The university's alumni have also made significant contributions in various fields, including Business, Law, Medicine, and Arts, with many becoming leaders in their respective industries, such as Ayala Corporation, San Miguel Corporation, and GMA Network. Category:Universities and colleges in Manila