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Universidad del Sagrado Corazón

Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (English: University of the Sacred Heart), abbreviated "USC" and often called simply Sagrado, is a private Catholic university in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is one of the oldest and largest educational institutions in Puerto Rico with origins dating back to the 1880 establishment of an elementary school by the Society of the Sacred Heart.

University of the Sacred Heart
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
Seal of the University of the Sacred Heart
MottoLatin: Danti Mihi Sapientiam Dabo Gloriam
Motto in English
I will give glory to Him who gives me wisdom
TypePrivate university
Established1935[1]
PresidentGilberto Marxuach Torrós
Academic staff
126
Students5,261
Undergraduates4,643
Postgraduates618
Location,
Puerto Rico

18°26′33″N 66°03′31″W / 18.4425°N 66.0586°W / 18.4425; -66.0586
CampusUrban and suburban
Colors  Burgundy
NicknameDolphins
AffiliationsLiga Atlética Interuniversitaria
MascotDelfy and Daphne[2]
Websitewww.sagrado.edu

The university is situated in an area which was urbanized in the first decades of the twentieth century with great residences that belonged to the privileged families of the time and is rich in architectural styles. Renowned architect Antonín Nechodoma located his residence in Monteflores and some residences designed by him are still in the area. Including buildings with the unique French-style neoclassic architectural characteristics of the residence of Pablo Ubarri, Count of Santurce, which is now the center of the university's main campus. Such buildings abound along with Puerto Rican adaptations of Victorian architecture. There are also homes in the "tropical" U.S. influenced Mission Revival, French-gothic, Spanish Colonial Revival, Prairie School, and several apartment structures of the "Art Deco" periods in Bouret street.[3]

History edit

It was the year 1880 when three nuns of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus landed on the docks of San Juan, coming from Havana, Cuba. Their mission was to establish in Puerto Rico the educational and spiritual work that just 80 years before Mother Madeleine Sophie Barat had begun in France.

At the beginning of the 20th century the institution acquired the Count of Santurce Estate and established the foundations of what makes-up today's campus.

In 1935, the local government issued the Letter Foundation, whereby it established the College of the Sacred Heart. Four years later, in 1939, the institution granted its first academic degrees. The original founding purpose was as an educational center for women in Puerto Rico to achieve ample knowledge, not only for their personal enrichment, but for the benefit of the territory.

In 1970, the religious order opted to transfer ownership and governance of the institution to the Board of Trustees (composed of some religious, but mostly lay members). This transition allowed for the notable expansion of academic offerings and student body.

In February 1972, a change in the institution's original vision took place. The Board of Trustees approved the establishment of an entirely co-ed institution. In December 1976, the Board of Trustees authorized the use of the new official name: "Universidad del Sagrado Corazon" (USC) or University of the Sacred Heart (USH). In 1985, the university established the first three graduate programs in: Education, Communications, and Business Administration.

In October 1984, Pope John Paul II held a mass at the university during the first and only Papal visit to Puerto Rico.[4]

 
Emilio S. Belaval Theater (2012)

In 1990, the university began to limit the number of undergraduate students accepted, in order to raise academic standards.

In January 2019, the division of continuing education was rebranded Sagrado Global, the School of Professional Studies at Sagrado, and started offering professional certificates in Digital marketing, Data Analytics, and Graphic Design, among others. These professional certificates, some of which are also offered remotely, require taking 6 courses and can be completed in 1 year or less.

In 2019, the university had its first School of Music graduates with seven obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in music.[5] In 2019, Socorro Juliá- one of the oldest faces of the university was interviewed by El Vocero. She stated that she has been affiliated with the university since she was 5 years old, long before her religious calling.[6]

In 2019, the university joined forced with the Santurce Cultural Center in an initiative to help business owners by offering free business workshops and help local business explore ways to grow their business.[7]

Campus edit

Administration Building
 
Panoramic view of the Administration Building, commonly known as El Portico.
 
 
LocationSanturce, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Coordinates18°26′33″N 66°3′32″W / 18.44250°N 66.05889°W / 18.44250; -66.05889
Built1906
ArchitectLuis Gonzalez, Jose Antonio Vilaro Canals
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.83004195
Added to NRHPOctober 26, 1983
 
Campus collage

The campus of the University of the Sacred Heart is composed of 33 acres (130,000 m2) of undulating terrain and shading, from whose height can see panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding urban areas. In its abundant vegetation, highlighting forest of tropical plants that contribute to the freshness and beauty of the land University.

For the development of its activities, the university has the following facilities: the broad main building architecture classical, lifted at the beginning of the twentieth century, which today accommodates the administrative offices and in whose center is home to the Chapel of the Institution, which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983,[8] the residence of the Religious of the Sacred Heart, the Information and Resource Center Modern facilities of the library. Then followed the student Residences, modern style, and south of the earlier, a complex structure consisting of classrooms, administrative and faculty offices, and an amphitheater.

The Mother Maria Teresa Guevara Library, one of the vital units of the university for his significant educational role, offers services to teachers, students, administrators and other members of the university community.

The Emilio S. Belaval Theater serves the development of a comprehensive program of artistic, cultural and academic development. A modern student center and sports complex to accommodate several service offices and fitness facilities, indoor stadium, tennis court, Olympic pool, meeting rooms and cafeteria.

Among the major academic resources at the disposal of the university, can be singled out the library, laboratories, Communication and technology education, science laboratories, languages, nursing and television studios and recordings.

Courses and certificates for working professionals are offered through Sagrado Global, the School of Professional Studies at Sagrado. With close to 4,000 annual participants, the primary disciplines taught at Sagrado Global include Data Science & Analytics, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Languages, Technology, Web Design, among others.

Accreditation and affiliations edit

 
Logo of Sagrado's School of Professional Studies

The University of the Sacred Heart is accredited by the following regional institutions:

The school is affiliated with the following organizations:

  • Alliance Française
  • American Library Association
  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
  • American Association for Higher Education
  • American Medical Association
  • American Association of University Administration
  • Association for Educational Communications and Technology
  • Association of Private Colleges and Universities
  • Manufacturers' Association of Puerto Rico
  • Association of University Presidents of Puerto Rico
  • Association of Universities and Research Institutes in the Caribbean
  • Association of American Colleges
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
  • Association of Colleges and Universities Auditors
  • Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
  • Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico
  • College Entrance Examination Board
  • Council of International Education
  • International Federation of Catholic Universities
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
  • International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
  • Institute of Internal Auditors
  • Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
  • National Association of Colleges and University Business Officers
  • National Association of Colleges and Universities
  • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
  • National Association of Student Financial Aid
  • National Student Exchange.

Presidents and rectors edit

  • 1951: Madre Dolores Sarre, RSCJ
  • 1951 - 1954: Madre Consuelo Herrera
  • 1954 - 1955: Madre Raquel Pérez
  • 1955 - 1967: Madre Rosa Aurora Arsuaga
  • 1968 - 1969: Madre Eleanor O'Byrne
  • 1969 - 1970: Madre María Milagros Carbonell
  • 1970 - 1972: Rafael García Bottari
  • 1972 - 1986: Pedro González Ramos
  • 1986 - 1992: José Alberto Morales
  • 1992 - 2014: José Jaime Rivera
  • 2014–Present: Gilberto Marxuach Torrós

Notable alumni edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Historia | Universidad del Sagrado Corazón".
  2. ^ "Delfy and Daphne: 10 Fun Facts about our Mascots".
  3. ^ Cangrejos - Santurce - Authors; Aníbal Sepúlveda, Jorge Carbonell, Centro de Investigaciones CARIMAR, Oficina Estatal de Preservación Histórica, (1988) (in Spanish)
  4. ^ Integradas, Comunicaciones (March 14, 2019). "The night Sagrado saved the communities of Santurce". inSagrado.
  5. ^ "La Universidad del Sagrado Corazón gradúa hoy la primera clase de su bachillerato en Artes Musicales". El Nuevo Dia (in Spanish). May 31, 2019.
  6. ^ Cruz Ríos, Melissa. "Socorro Juliá: reflejo del amor sagrado". El Vocero de Puerto Rico (in Spanish).
  7. ^ "En marcha el Distrito Cultural de Santurce". El Nuevo Dia (in Spanish). October 27, 2019.
  8. ^ National Park Service, NPGallery Digital Asset Management System. "Administration Building".
  9. ^ "Se dejan escuchar los Gallart". El Nuevo Dia (in Spanish). 22 May 2013.
  10. ^ López, Quispe (2023-06-06). "Villano Antillano Is the Breakout Rebel of Latin Rap". Them.Us. Retrieved 2023-06-20.

External links edit

  • Official website (in Spanish)
  • (in Spanish)

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For the university in Connecticut US see Sacred Heart University Universidad del Sagrado Corazon English University of the Sacred Heart abbreviated USC and often called simply Sagrado is a private Catholic university in Santurce San Juan Puerto Rico It is one of the oldest and largest educational institutions in Puerto Rico with origins dating back to the 1880 establishment of an elementary school by the Society of the Sacred Heart University of the Sacred HeartUniversidad del Sagrado CorazonSeal of the University of the Sacred HeartMottoLatin Danti Mihi Sapientiam Dabo GloriamMotto in EnglishI will give glory to Him who gives me wisdomTypePrivate universityEstablished1935 1 PresidentGilberto Marxuach TorrosAcademic staff126Students5 261Undergraduates4 643Postgraduates618LocationSan Juan Puerto Rico18 26 33 N 66 03 31 W 18 4425 N 66 0586 W 18 4425 66 0586CampusUrban and suburbanColors BurgundyNicknameDolphinsAffiliationsLiga Atletica InteruniversitariaMascotDelfy and Daphne 2 Websitewww wbr sagrado wbr eduThe university is situated in an area which was urbanized in the first decades of the twentieth century with great residences that belonged to the privileged families of the time and is rich in architectural styles Renowned architect Antonin Nechodoma located his residence in Monteflores and some residences designed by him are still in the area Including buildings with the unique French style neoclassic architectural characteristics of the residence of Pablo Ubarri Count of Santurce which is now the center of the university s main campus Such buildings abound along with Puerto Rican adaptations of Victorian architecture There are also homes in the tropical U S influenced Mission Revival French gothic Spanish Colonial Revival Prairie School and several apartment structures of the Art Deco periods in Bouret street 3 Contents 1 History 2 Campus 3 Accreditation and affiliations 4 Presidents and rectors 5 Notable alumni 6 References 7 External linksHistory editIt was the year 1880 when three nuns of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus landed on the docks of San Juan coming from Havana Cuba Their mission was to establish in Puerto Rico the educational and spiritual work that just 80 years before Mother Madeleine Sophie Barat had begun in France At the beginning of the 20th century the institution acquired the Count of Santurce Estate and established the foundations of what makes up today s campus In 1935 the local government issued the Letter Foundation whereby it established the College of the Sacred Heart Four years later in 1939 the institution granted its first academic degrees The original founding purpose was as an educational center for women in Puerto Rico to achieve ample knowledge not only for their personal enrichment but for the benefit of the territory In 1970 the religious order opted to transfer ownership and governance of the institution to the Board of Trustees composed of some religious but mostly lay members This transition allowed for the notable expansion of academic offerings and student body In February 1972 a change in the institution s original vision took place The Board of Trustees approved the establishment of an entirely co ed institution In December 1976 the Board of Trustees authorized the use of the new official name Universidad del Sagrado Corazon USC or University of the Sacred Heart USH In 1985 the university established the first three graduate programs in Education Communications and Business Administration In October 1984 Pope John Paul II held a mass at the university during the first and only Papal visit to Puerto Rico 4 nbsp Emilio S Belaval Theater 2012 In 1990 the university began to limit the number of undergraduate students accepted in order to raise academic standards In January 2019 the division of continuing education was rebranded Sagrado Global the School of Professional Studies at Sagrado and started offering professional certificates in Digital marketing Data Analytics and Graphic Design among others These professional certificates some of which are also offered remotely require taking 6 courses and can be completed in 1 year or less In 2019 the university had its first School of Music graduates with seven obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in music 5 In 2019 Socorro Julia one of the oldest faces of the university was interviewed by El Vocero She stated that she has been affiliated with the university since she was 5 years old long before her religious calling 6 In 2019 the university joined forced with the Santurce Cultural Center in an initiative to help business owners by offering free business workshops and help local business explore ways to grow their business 7 Campus editThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed November 2010 Learn how and when to remove this template message Administration BuildingU S National Register of Historic Places nbsp Panoramic view of the Administration Building commonly known as El Portico nbsp nbsp LocationSanturce San Juan Puerto RicoCoordinates18 26 33 N 66 3 32 W 18 44250 N 66 05889 W 18 44250 66 05889Built1906ArchitectLuis Gonzalez Jose Antonio Vilaro CanalsArchitectural styleClassical RevivalNRHP reference No 83004195Added to NRHPOctober 26 1983 nbsp Campus collageThe campus of the University of the Sacred Heart is composed of 33 acres 130 000 m2 of undulating terrain and shading from whose height can see panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding urban areas In its abundant vegetation highlighting forest of tropical plants that contribute to the freshness and beauty of the land University For the development of its activities the university has the following facilities the broad main building architecture classical lifted at the beginning of the twentieth century which today accommodates the administrative offices and in whose center is home to the Chapel of the Institution which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 8 the residence of the Religious of the Sacred Heart the Information and Resource Center Modern facilities of the library Then followed the student Residences modern style and south of the earlier a complex structure consisting of classrooms administrative and faculty offices and an amphitheater The Mother Maria Teresa Guevara Library one of the vital units of the university for his significant educational role offers services to teachers students administrators and other members of the university community The Emilio S Belaval Theater serves the development of a comprehensive program of artistic cultural and academic development A modern student center and sports complex to accommodate several service offices and fitness facilities indoor stadium tennis court Olympic pool meeting rooms and cafeteria Among the major academic resources at the disposal of the university can be singled out the library laboratories Communication and technology education science laboratories languages nursing and television studios and recordings Courses and certificates for working professionals are offered through Sagrado Global the School of Professional Studies at Sagrado With close to 4 000 annual participants the primary disciplines taught at Sagrado Global include Data Science amp Analytics Digital Marketing Graphic Design Entrepreneurship Languages Technology Web Design among others Accreditation and affiliations editThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed November 2010 Learn how and when to remove this template message nbsp Logo of Sagrado s School of Professional StudiesThe University of the Sacred Heart is accredited by the following regional institutions Council of Higher Education of Puerto Rico Council on Social Work Education Social Work Program Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program Medical Technology National League for Nursing Nursing Program The school is affiliated with the following organizations Alliance Francaise American Library Association American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers American Association for Higher Education American Medical Association American Association of University Administration Association for Educational Communications and Technology Association of Private Colleges and Universities Manufacturers Association of Puerto Rico Association of University Presidents of Puerto Rico Association of Universities and Research Institutes in the Caribbean Association of American Colleges Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Association of Colleges and Universities Auditors Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico College Entrance Examination Board Council of International Education International Federation of Catholic Universities Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities International Association for Continuing Education and Training IACET Institute of Internal Auditors Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools National Association of Colleges and University Business Officers National Association of Colleges and Universities National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities National Association of Student Financial Aid National Student Exchange Presidents and rectors edit1951 Madre Dolores Sarre RSCJ 1951 1954 Madre Consuelo Herrera 1954 1955 Madre Raquel Perez 1955 1967 Madre Rosa Aurora Arsuaga 1968 1969 Madre Eleanor O Byrne 1969 1970 Madre Maria Milagros Carbonell 1970 1972 Rafael Garcia Bottari 1972 1986 Pedro Gonzalez Ramos 1986 1992 Jose Alberto Morales 1992 2014 Jose Jaime Rivera 2014 Present Gilberto Marxuach TorrosNotable alumni editRaymond Arrieta actor comedian musician and host Maria Elena Batista 1988 Olympic swimmer longest serving Director of Sports in San Juan USC Athletic Director Giannina Braschi author of United States of Banana Yo Yo Boing and Empire of Dreams Sila Calderon Puerto Rico s ex governor Norma Candal actress and comedian Doreen Colondres chef food writer television presenter and sommelier Dreuxilla Divine drag queen female impersonator TV personality actress Carmen Dominicci news anchor and television reporter Juan Eugenio Hernandez Mayoral former senator Adamari Lopez actress and television host Nery Santos Gomez author Teresa Lopez artist and graphic designer Melanie Maher singer actress and model Hector Martinez former Senator Lila Mayoral Wirshing First Lady of Puerto Rico 1972 1977 1985 1993 Karla Monroig actress model and television host Viviana Ortiz Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2011 Gilluis Perez actor Ivette Perfecto ecologist Kimmey Raschke journalist politician Vilma Reyes born 1958 poet storyteller and educator Birmania Rios television journalist Rocky the Kid Puerto Rican radio and television personality and actor 9 Yara Sofia female impersonator and reality television personality Luz Maria Umpierre poet scholar and human rights activist Villano Antillano rapper and songwriter 10 References edit Historia Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Delfy and Daphne 10 Fun Facts about our Mascots Cangrejos Santurce Authors Anibal Sepulveda Jorge Carbonell Centro de Investigaciones CARIMAR Oficina Estatal de Preservacion Historica 1988 in Spanish Integradas Comunicaciones March 14 2019 The night Sagrado saved the communities of Santurce inSagrado La Universidad del Sagrado Corazon gradua hoy la primera clase de su bachillerato en Artes Musicales El Nuevo Dia in Spanish May 31 2019 Cruz Rios Melissa Socorro Julia reflejo del amor sagrado El Vocero de Puerto Rico in Spanish En marcha el Distrito Cultural de Santurce El Nuevo Dia in Spanish October 27 2019 National Park Service NPGallery Digital Asset Management System Administration Building Se dejan escuchar los Gallart El Nuevo Dia in Spanish 22 May 2013 Lopez Quispe 2023 06 06 Villano Antillano Is the Breakout Rebel of Latin Rap Them Us Retrieved 2023 06 20 External links editOfficial website in Spanish Sports at Sagrado in Spanish Portals nbsp Puerto Rico nbsp Education Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Universidad del Sagrado Corazon amp oldid 1206864399, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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