Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
The Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU), also known as Notre Dame, is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution run by the Marist Brothers of the Schools or FMS (Fratres Maristae a Scholis) in General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines. It was founded by the Marist Brothers in 1953 and offers undergraduate and graduate courses as well as primary and secondary education. Furthermore, it offers a broad spectrum of academic programs through its colleges. It consists of three campuses in General Santos — the main campus along Marist Avenue, the Lagao Campus where the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University-Integrated Basic Education Department (NDDU-IBED) is located and the Espina Campus. Today, NDDU is the only private university in the city of General Santos.
Pamantasang Notre Dame ng Dadiangas | |
Former names | Notre Dame of Dadiangas College (1953–2006) |
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| Motto | Educatio rationis excellentia et Humanum Integritate (Latin) |
Motto in English | Education Towards Excellence and Human Integrity |
| Type | Private Research Non-profit Basic and Higher education institution |
| Established | 1953 |
| Founder | Marist Brothers of the Schools |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Marist Brothers) |
Academic affiliations | NDEA, PAASCU |
| President | Br. Manuel V. de Leon, F.M.S. |
| Students | 8905 |
| Location | Marist Ave., General Santos , , 6°07′05″N 125°10′18″E / 6.11802°N 125.17168°ECoordinates: 6°07′05″N 125°10′18″E / 6.11802°N 125.17168°E |
| Campus | Main Campus Marist Avenue Gen Santos Satellite Campuses 29 hectares (290,000 m2)
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| Hymn | A Life of Thanksgiving Notre Dame, Our Mother (Notre Dame Hymn) Notre Dame March |
| Patroness | Blessed Virgin Mary |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Nickname | Kingfishers |
| Website | www |
Location in Mindanao Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (Philippines) | |
Under the CHED Memorandum Order No. 48, the school was granted university status on June 26, 2006.[1]
Affiliations
As a Marist institution, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University is affiliated with the Marist Schools in the Philippines and linked internationally with University of Alcalá, Spain, Universidad Marista, A.C. Mexico City, Universidad Marista, Guadalajara, Mexico, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná and Universidad Marista, De San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
The university is a member of Notre Dame Educational Association, Inc. (NDEA), a network of schools named Notre Dame in the Philippines, which is under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary, [2]
Colleges
- Business College
- College of Education
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology
Notable alumni
- Manny Pacquiao (First Year College only), boxer, politician, basketball coach
- Bo Perasol (High School Graduate), basketball coach
- Carlos Isagani Zarate (College Graduate), politician
Other Notre Dame Schools in the Philippines
- Notre Dame University - Cotabato City (NDU)
- Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU)
- Notre Dame of Jolo College (NDJC)
- Notre Dame of Kidapawan College (NDKC)
- Notre Dame of Greater Manila (NDGM)
- Notre Dame of Tacurong College (NDTC)
- Notre Dame of Midsayap College (NDMC)
See also
References
External links
- Official website