The logo of Urdaneta Community College (now Urdaneta City University)Portrait of young Dr. Pedro T. Orata from the University of Illinois Class of 1924 Yearbook.
Urdaneta City University (UCU) embodies the visionary spirit of Dr. Pedro T. Orata, a renowned educator and Ramon Magsaysay awardee, who championed accessible education for all. Founded as a community college with a focus on maximizing available resources, UCU has blossomed into a leading university in Pangasinan, demonstrating the transformative power of education and fulfilling Dr. Orata’s dream of providing quality higher education to knowledge-hungry youth.
Urdaneta City University (UCU), formerly known as City Colleges of Urdaneta (CCU) and Urdaneta Community College (UCC), stands as a testament to Dr. Pedro T. Orata’s unwavering commitment to accessible education. Driven by a deep-seated belief in the potential of every Filipino, Dr. Orata founded UCU in 1966 with the support of Mayor Amadeo R. Perez Jr. and the Sangguniang Bayan, utilizing the proceeds of the town fiesta celebration.
An Induction Program held at Urdaneta Community High School with the graduates of BEED and BSE Batch 1974.
Dr. Orata’s philosophy of resource maximization was evident in UCU’s early years. Recognizing the critical need for accessible higher education, the College wisely utilized the existing facilities of Urdaneta Community High School during its infancy.
Class picture of the first batch of Midwifery students with their adviser, Dr. Tablada.
UCC achieved remarkable success despite its limited resources, consistently ranking among the top institutions in education, nursing, and midwifery.
A photo of Urdaneta Community College’s first building.
The attainment of university status marked a period of unprecedented growth for UCU. This new chapter witnessed a significant expansion of academic programs, including Engineering and Architecture, Criminology, Mass Communication, Social Work, Pharmacy, Library and Information Science, Psychology, Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Political Science, and various postgraduate and graduate degrees.
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