La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP; Filipino: ''Pamantasang La Consolacion sa Pilipinas'') is a private
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co-educational basic and higher education institution administered by the
Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation (ASOLC) in
Malolos
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Bulacan
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Philippines
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. It was established by the
Augustinian Sisters in 1937, originally named Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Carmen. It was later renamed Regina Carmeli College in 1967.
In December 1997, the
Commission on Higher Education granted university status to the school, and it was renamed University of Regina Carmeli (URC). In January 2011, the Augustinian Sisters once again changed the name of the school to La Consolacion University Philippines, in accordance with a congregational decision that all schools being run by the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation in the Philippines carry the name “La Consolacion".
History
Founding
In May 1937, the Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Carmen was established by five Augustinian sisters. It initially offered early childhood education and elementary courses. In 1967, it was renamed to Regina Carmeli College. The school gained university status from the
Commission on Higher Education in December 1997 and was renamed to University of Regina Carmeli.
Recent developments
In January 2011, the school changed its name to La Consolacion University Philippines after a congregational decision that all schools under operation by the Augustinian Sisters carry one name.
Academics
Colleges
La Consolacion University Philippines has 6 colleges:
* College of Allied Medical Professions
* College of Medicine
* College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
* College of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy
* College of Arts, Sciences and Education
* College of Information Technology and Engineering
References
See also
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La Consolacion College - Baao, Camarines Sur
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La Consolacion College - Bacolod
La Consolacion College Bacolod, also referred to by its acronym ''LCCB'' or simply ''LCC'', is a private, Catholic, co-educational basic and higher education institution administered by the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation (ASOLC ...
, Negros Occidental
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La Consolacion College - Biñan, Laguna
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La Consolacion College - Daet
The La Consolacion College Daet is a private Catholic school run by the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation (ASOLC) in Daet, Camarines Norte, Philippines. It was founded in 1948 and named Daet Parochial School by Monsignor Antonino O. ...
, Camarines Norte
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La Consolacion College - Iriga, Camarines Sur
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La Consolacion College - Manila
La Consolación College Manila is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution run by the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation (ASOLC) in the City of Manila, Philippines. It was founded by the Augustinian Sisters in 190 ...
, Metro Manila
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La Consolacion College - Novaliches
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, Caloocan, Metro Manila
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