Type Private Postgraduates Law | Established 1948 | |
President Don Buenaventura de Erquiaga Undergraduates Liberal Arts, Education, Engineering, Architecture Location Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines | ||
Legazpi Junior College, now Aquinas University of Legazpi, was founded on June 8, 1948. by Don Buenaventura de Erquiaga; the name changed to Legazpi Collegein 1952. It became a university on March 8, 1968, as Aquinas University of Legazpi. In 1975, the University acquired Legazpi Medical Center. W now called Aquinas University Hospital.
Presidents
Ramon C. Fernandez (1948–1957) and Bienvenido N. Santos (1957–1958); then after his death, by Margarito M. Delgado (ca. 1961-1963), and Dr. Manuel Lacuesta (ca. 1963-1965). On July 1, 1965, the ad o the Dominican Fathers became the administrator, with Rev. Fr. Ramon C. Salinas, O.P., the College’s first Rector, and first president of the University. Subsequent presidents were: Rev. Fr. Dr. Manuel T. Piñon, O.P. (1978–1984); Rev. Fr. Dr. Pedro V. Salgado, O.P. (1985–1988); Rev. Fr. Dr. Patricio A. Apa, O.P. (1988–1992); Rev. Fr. Dr. Orlando C. Aceron, O.P. (1992–1995); Rev. Fr. Dr. Virgilio A. Ojoy, O.P. (1995–1999); and Rev. Fr. Dr. Ramonclaro G. Mendez, O.P. (1999–2011, three terms).
In 1975, Aquinas University acquired Legazpi Medical Center. W The name of the medical center was changed to Aquinas University Hospital.