Holy Name University is a Catholic university, high school and elementary school located in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. It is a private, co-educationalschool run by the Divine Word Missionaries. It offers programs in elementary, secondary, undergraduate and graduate levels. Its tertiary offerings include courses in arts and sciences, education, nursing, commerce and accountancy, computer science, engineering, and law. Aside from instruction, HNU engages in research and community extension. The Commission on Higher Education recognizes the university's contribution in the growth and prominence of tertiary education in the Asia-Pacific. As a result, of the 1,200 private higher education institutions under the supervision of the CHED, the university is one of the first 30 to have been granted autonomous and deregulated status based on three criteria:
established as a Center of Excellence or Center of Development, and/or a private higher education institutions with FAAP Level III Accredited programs
a long tradition of integrity and untarnished reputation
It is also accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities. The school originally had two campuses in Tagbilaran City: the main building at the corner of Lesage and Gallares streets and the Janssen Heights Campus in Dampas district. After the October 2013 7.2 magnitude earthquake, the whole operation of the university has been transferred to the Janssen Heights Campus due to the structural damage suffered by the Lesage Campus main building.
History
Holy Name University was founded in June 1947 by Fr. Alphonse G. Lesage, SVD, a university in Bohol based on the inspiration of Bishop Julio D. Rosales. It opened as Holy Name College on July 14, 1947 as a diocesan school owned by the Diocese of Tagbilaran. In 1963, the SVD gained full ownership of the college. It was renamed Divine Word College of Tagbilaran as a full-fledged SVD school. From 1947 to 1970, it was run by SVD expatriate missionaries. In 1970, Leo D. Ortiz became the first Filipino president. Since then, Filipino priests have overseen its growth. On September 21, 2001, it was given full autonomy by the Commission on Higher Education. On November 19, 2001, it was granted full university status and the name was changed to Holy Name University.
University traditions
The motto of Holy Name University is Benedicite Nomini Eius.
The HNU seal or logo a blue shield surrounded by an unbroken cord of gold. A gold scroll in the middle contains the motto. The shield has four compartments, each containing an emblem representing the thrusts and character of Holy Name University: the three-dimensional triangle ; the flaming torch ; the emblem of the Divine Word ; and the hills and coconut tree. The main colors of the logo are blue, green, and gold.
The school hymn is the "Holy Name March", written by Elpidio Biliran and his wife.
The school song is "I Wanna Be" by Michael Caňares.
