Manila Central University
Private university in Metro Manila, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Manila Central University (MCU), formerly known as the Escuela de Farmacia del Liceo de Manila, is a private, non-sectarian, stock basic and higher education institution located on EDSA, Caloocan, Philippines. It was founded in 1904 by Dr. Alejandro M. Albert, who also was its first director.
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Motto | In Scientia Solidaritas (Latin) |
Motto in English | Solidarity in Science |
Type | Private Non-sectarian stock Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution |
Established | December 6, 1904; 119 years ago (1904-12-06) |
Founder | Dr. Alejandro M. Albert |
Academic affiliations | PAASCU PACUCOA |
Chairman | Luningning Tanchoco Estanislao |
President | Dr. Renato Tanchoco |
Vice-president | List
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Principal | Ms. Ma. Eloisa C. Reyes (Basic Education Department) |
Administrative staff | 541 (as of March 2023) |
Students | 3,495 (AY 2022-2023) |
Undergraduates | 1,925 (AY 2022-2023) |
Postgraduates | 470 (AY 2022-2023) |
Location | , Metro Manila , 14°39′26.24″N 120°59′11.40″E |
Campus | Urban 10 hectares (100,000 m2) |
Alma Mater song | "Dalit ng MCU" |
Colors | Purple and Gold |
Nickname | Centralino |
Mascot | Glyfie the Purple Owl |
Website | www.mcu.edu.ph |
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MCU is the first pharmacy school run by Filipinos, and the first nursing school that offered the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the Philippines.
The patron of the university is Minerva.
MCU was a member university of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines from 1952 to 1962.