University of Asia and The Pacific - History

History

1967

  • Founded as the Center for Research and Communication (CRC)., by two well-known economists: Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao (former Finance Secretary) and Dr. Bernardo Villegas,

1970

  • In a private meeting with Opus Dei founder, Msgr. Josemaria Escriva in Mexico, Estanislao and Villegas tasked to expand CRC's academic horizons internationally.
  • First graduate program offered, leading to a Master of Science degree in Industrial Economics.

1982

  • Moved to current campus in Ortigas Center, Pasig, with formal and informal programs established.

1987

  • The Institute of Development Education (forerunner of the School of Education) established.

1989

  • The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) established, and first batch of college students admitted.

1993

  • The School of Economics, the School of Education, and the Center for Management established.
  • Application for "University Status" submitted to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

1994

  • CRC CAS students lead in bidding for and hosting the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) Conference—today Harvard University's largest annual student event outside the United States.

1995

  • University status granted. Estanislao installed as first University President.
  • Regional Vicar of Opus Dei for Asia, Fr. Ramon Lopez conferred honor of Vice Grand Chancellor of the University.

1997

  • Mario D. Camacho installed as second University President.

1998

  • Visit by the University Grand Chancellor, Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei.

2000

  • Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Jose Maria Mariano installed as third University President.

2005

  • The Marketing Communication Effectiveness Awards (now the Tambuli Awards) launched.

2008

  • Visit by UA&P Grand Chancellor, Bishop Javier Echevarria.

2010

  • School of Sciences and Engineering established; BS Applied Mathematics program offered
  • Tambuli Awards made an annual event, to further its advocacy of values in integrated marketing communications.

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