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Jose Rizal University
Established	1919
Type:	Private
President:	Vicente K. Fabella
Location	Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Colors:	blue and gold
Affiliations:	ASAIHL
Website:	www.jru.edu
Image:Jru logo.jpg

Jose Rizal University (JRU) is a non-sectarian, non-stock private educational institution. It is located at Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.

Contents 1 History 2 Vision 3 Education 3.1 Elementary School 3.2 General Academic High School 3.3 College 3.4 Law School 3.5 Graduate School 4 Alumni 5 External links

Jose Rizal University was originally established by Don Vicente Fabella as Far Eastern College in 1919, its name was changed to Jose Rizal College in 1922. First located at Arlegui Street, the College transferred to R. Hidalgo Street soon afterwards, moving to its present location in Mandaluyong in 1949. It remained closed throughout the Japanese Occupation, as its head had joined the guerilla movement. Don Vincente Fabella was the first Filipino to obtain a Certificate in Public Accountancy from the United States making as the First Filipino Certified Public Accountant.

Originally offering commerce and high school degrees, the College expanded its offerings to include an elementary school, education and liberal arts at the undergraduate level, and law, business administration, public administration, and education at the graduate level. It has its own research publication, the Journal of Business, Education and Law. The College is especially proud of Ramon Magsaysay who graduated with a Bachelor's degree in 1933 and who subsequently became the 7th President of the Philippines.

The College obtained Level III accreditation from the PACU-COA in November 1999, and was granted university status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on October 2, 2000.

Jose Rizal University joined the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1927. The varsity team are the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers.

Jose Rizal University aims to develop its students to become useful and responsible citizens through the effective transfer of relevant knowledge and desirable values

1. by providing balanced instruction in general education and technical knowledge,
2. by stressing the principles of representative government in a free society,
3. by inculcating respect for the truth,
4. by teaching the art of the utilization of knowledge, and
5. by encouraging active participation in the process of national development

The Elementary School was established with the primary objectives of (1) developing the basic skills of communication and rational thought, (2) acquiring functional understanding of mathematical skills and scientific concepts, (3) inculcating desirable habits, attitudes, and ideals of democratic citizenship, and (4) instilling love of God and of the Filipino nation. Elementary education is legally compulsory for all Filipinos of school age, and represents the first phase of basic education, the next being provided by high school.

The primary objectives of JRU High School are (1) to teach the new secondary education curriculum in preparation for adult life, with emphasis on the development of communication and computational skills as well as the reasoning prowess; (2) to inculcate the concept of representative government, national sovereignty, and the Filipino way of life, and (3) to develop vocational and technological efficiency; (4) to develop the desirable traits of integrity, self-discipline, diligence and the work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and love of God and country.

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
• Bachelor in Commercial Science
  • Major in Accounting, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, or Secretarial Science
• Bachelor of Arts
  • Major in Economics, English, History, or Mathematics
• Bachelor of Secondary Education
  • Major in English, History, or Mathematics
• Bachelor of Elementary Education
• Bachelor or Science in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management

• Bachelor of Law

• Doctor in Business Administration
• Doctor in Public Administration
• Master in Business Administration
• Master of Public Administration
• Master of Arts in Education

Notable JRU alumni include

• President Ramon Magsaysay
• bankers Alfredo Antiporda and
• Peter Kaw Sek
• industrialist Bienvenido Tantoco (Rustan Corporation) and
• Luis Ongpin (Wolff and Company)
• former education secretary Dr. Armand V. Fabella
• broadcaster Joe Taruc
• philanthrophist Chester G. Babst
• Philip Cezar
• Vergel Meneses
• comedian (and one-time NCAA champion) Jimmy Santos.

• Jose Rizal University official website

v • d • e National Collegiate Athletic Association (2007-08)
Colleges	Letran | Benilde | JRU | Mapúa | PCU* | San Beda | San Sebastian | UPHSD
High schools	Letran | LSGH | JRU | (none) | PCU Union* | San Beda-Rizal | San Sebastian | UPHSD
Seniors' teams	Knights | Blazers | Heavy Bombers | Cardinals | Dolphins* | Red Lions | Stags | Altas
Juniors' teams	Squires | Greenies | Light Bombers | (none) | Baby Dolphins* | Red Cubs | Staglets | Altalettes
Sports	Basketball | Beach volleyball | Cheerdance | Chess | Football | Lawn tennis | Softball | Swimming | Table tennis | Taekwondo | Track and field | Volleyball | General
*PCU is suspended for the 2007-08 season.