Ateneo de Davao University

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Ateneo de Davao
University

Pamantasang Ateneo de Davao (Filipino)
Seal
Latin: Universitas Athenaea Davaensis
Former names	St. Peter's Parochial School Ateneo de Davao (1948–1976)
Motto	Latin: Fortes in Fide
Motto in English	Strong in Faith
Type	Private Catholic Research Non-profit Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution
Established	May 20, 1948; 76 years ago (May 20, 1948)
Founder	Society of Jesus
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic (Jesuits)
Academic affiliations	AJCU-AP PAASCU UMAP ASEACCU CEAP COCOPEA DACS JBEC FAAP
Chairman	Benjamin A. Lizada
President	Fr. Karel San Juan
Vice-president	List Jeremy S. Eliab (Executive Vice President) Gina L. Montalan, Ph.D. (VP for Academics) Suzette D. Aliño (VP for Quality Assurance and Planning) Jimmy E. Delgado, CPA (VP for Finance)
Principal	Camila V. Samblaceño[1] (Junior High School)
Director	List Ricardo P. Enriquez, MPA (Senior High School) Fr. Jessel Gerard "JBoy" Gonzales, SJ (Ignatian Spirituality and Formation Office) Fr. Carlos "Charlie" Cenzon, SJ (University Information Technology Office) Fr. Victor A. Baltazar, SJ (St. Ignatius Spirituality Center)
Headmaster	Geraldine Niña Rocel A. Libron (Grade School)
Academic staff	840 (1,665 full-time & 175 part-time)
Administrative staff	400
Students	3,900 (Grade School) 4,800 (Junior High School and Senior High School)
Undergraduates	21,400 (College)
Postgraduates	1,600 (Graduate School)
Location	Emilio Jacinto Street Davao City , Davao del Sur , Philippines 7°4′20″N 125°36′47″E / 7.07222°N 125.61306°E / 7.07222; 125.61306
Campus	Urban Main 4 hectares (40,000 m2) Emilio Jacinto St., Davao City (Undergraduate/Graduate & Professional Schools) Satellite * Matina Campus 7.2 hectares (72,000 m2) Acacia St., Matina Crossing, Davao City (Grade School and Junior High School) * Bangkal Campus 5 hectares (50,000 m2) Km. 8, McArthur Highway, Talomo Proper, Davao City (Senior High School)
Patron saints	Blessed Virgin Mary (Under the title Our Lady of Assumption) St. Ignatius of Loyola
Alma Mater Song	"Blue Knight Song"
Colors	Blue   and   White
Sporting affiliations	UNIGAMES DACS DCL DBL DCCL
Mascot	Blue Knight
Student Publication	Atenews
Website	www.addu.edu.ph
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Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU; Filipino: Pamantasang Ateneo de Davao) is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution , run by the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. It was established in 1948 when the Jesuits took over the administration of the diocesan school, St. Peter's Parochial School. The Jesuits renamed the school to "Ateneo de Davao" after taking control. At that time, the Jesuits named all the schools that they were opening "Ateneo." Ateneo de Davao is the seventh school in the country to be named as Ateneo by the Jesuits. The university has five undergraduate schools, namely; the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Governance, School of Engineering and Architecture, School of Education and the School of Nursing. The graduate programs are under these units as well. The College of Law is a separate unit within the university. The university also runs a grade school and high school, both Junior High and Senior High.

The university was granted "Institutional Accreditation" by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities in which only six universities in the country were given such recognition,^[2] and was also granted Autonomous Status by the Commission on Higher Education (Philippines).^[3]