University of Mindanao
| Unibersidad ng Mindanaw | |
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| Motto | Vincit Omnia Veritas |
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Motto in English
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Truth Conquers All |
| Type | Private, Non-sectarian |
| Established | July 27, 1946 |
| President | Pres. Guillermo P. Torres, Jr., Ed.D. |
| Principal |
Genelyn I. Rosendo, M.A.Ed. Senior High School Department |
| Dean |
Dr. Eugenio S. Guhao College of Nursing Education |
| Students | ~42,000 |
| Undergraduates | ~35,000 |
| Postgraduates | ~3,000 |
| ~2,000 | |
| Location | Davao City, Region XI, Philippines |
| Campus | Urban (Davao City and branches) |
| Colors | Red and Gold |
| Nickname | UM (UMyongs and MINyangs) |
| Mascot | UM Red Paladin |
| Affiliations | PRISAA, FAAP, PACUCOA, TESDA, DepEd, CHED |
| Website | http://umindanao.edu.ph |
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Genelyn I. Rosendo, M.A.Ed.
High School and Elementary Department
Dr. Eugenio S. Guhao
Graduate and Post-Graduate School
Atty. Jess Zachael B. Espejo, LL.M.
College of Legal Education
Esterlina B. Gevera, CPA, MBA
College of Accounting Education
Arch. Iluminado D. Quinto, Jr.
College of Architecture and Fine Arts Education
Khristine Marie D. Concepcion, Ph.D.
College of Arts and Sciences Education
Vicente Salvador E. Montaño, DBA
College of Business Administration Education
Ramcis N. Vilchez, MIT
College of Computing Education
Gypsy Mae B. Casurao, MBA
College of Hospitality Education
Carmelita B. Chavez, Ph.D. Crim
College of Criminal Justice Education
Ruby Serrano, Ed.D.
College of Teacher Education
Engr. Charlito L. Cañesares, D-Engg.
College of Engineering Education
The University of Mindanao is the largest private, non-sectarian university in Mindanao located in Davao City on the Southern Philippine island. Established in 1946, the University of Mindanao has ten branches spread over thirteen campuses in Southern Mindanao. It is currently an Autonomous Status per CEB Resolution No. 076-2009 with Category A (t) per CMO No. s. 2009 standing accredited by Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Its Accountancy, Computer Engineering and Information Technology programs are Centers of Development(COD) and its Business Administration, Criminology and Teacher Education programs are recognized as Centers of Excellence(COE) by CHED. It is the largest private university in Mindanao and hailed as the institution with the second highest number of programs accredited by PACUCOA in the country today.
In the midst of rebuilding the ruins of World War II, Atty. Guillermo E. Torres constructed the institution that would provide the education for socially, morally, economically knowledgeable, productive and responsible citizenry of the country. His undying faith and enthusiasm pushed him to convince his friends in Manila and new acquaintances to fulfill this vision.
The realization of the dream marked history when the Mindanao Colleges was incorporated on July 27, 1946. During the first year of operation, classes were held in four rented rooms of the Borgaily Building along San Pedro Street in Davao City. Thirteen teachers were hired and there were 381 enrolees. Dr. Efigenia C. Occeña was the Acting Coordinator. The permitted courses were originally the six year complete Elementary Course, two-year
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