University of Santo Tomas–Legazpi
Roman Catholic university in Albay, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with University of Santo Tomas.
The University of Santo Tomas–Legazpi, also referred to by its acronym UST–Legazpi or USTL,[1] is a private, Catholic basic and higher education institution run and owned by the Philippine Dominican Province of the Order of Preachers (OP) in Legazpi City, Philippines. It was founded by Buenaventura de Erquiaga in 1948 and named Legazpi Junior Colleges.
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Motto | Vita Veritatis Et Amoris Ex Gratitudine (Latin) | |||
Motto in English | A Life of Truth and of Love Out of Gratitude | |||
Type | Private Research Non-profit Basic and Higher education institution | |||
Established | June 8, 1948 (75 years and 347 days) | |||
Founder | Buenaventura de Erquiaga | |||
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Dominican) | |||
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President | Rev.Fr.Ernesto M.Arceo,OP, STL, PhD | |||
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Principal | {{bulleted list|Christine Grace M. Azul, MAEd (Preschool, Elementary Dept.)| {{bulleted listl Lilian L. Lesson, MAEd (Junior Highschool Dept.)| Cielo L. Alcera, LPT (Senior High School Dept.)}} | |||
University chaplain | Rev.Fr.Joseph R. Raquid, OP | |||
Location | National Highway, Rawis, Legazpi , , 13°09′51″N 123°45′00″E | |||
Campus | Urban Main Campus Peñaranda St., Legazpi | |||
Alma Mater song | UST-Legazpi Hymn | |||
Patron saint | Thomas Aquinas | |||
Colors | Yellow -- White -- Black | |||
Mascot | Tiger | |||
Website | www | |||
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UST-Legazpi, despite its name, is an autonomous institution, separate from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila.