Holy Angel University

In 1960, the elementary department was opened. More collegiate courses were also offered like the 1-year and 2-year Secretarial courses in 1961 and the two-year pre-engineering course in 1962. In the ensuing years, the latter was expanded to the complete programs Civil Engineering (August 13, 1968), Electrical Engineering (September 11, 1969), Mechanical Engineering (September 11, 1969) and Management and Industrial Engineering (March 17, 1986).

On December 6, 1961, the academy became Holy Angel College (HAC) with Don Juan D. Nepomuceno as the first President. Under the leadership, and the able assistance of his son, Mr. Geromin G. Nepomuceno, the school experienced a revitalized management that led to the construction of buildings and the adoption of the fiscal policy, which opened new possibilities for further growth and expansion. The latter assumed the presidency in 1973 to continue the pursuit of making the school one of the best Catholic educational institutions in the country, particularly in Central Luzon. In 1975, he was succeeded by Dr. Ricardo V. Flores, who held the leadership position until 1980.

During this period, the school also addressed the call of the government for courses responsive to the needs of the community, in particular, and the nation, in general. It offered Graduate Programs in Education in 1965 that earned government recognition on October 30, 1970. In 1974, the Department of Vocational/Technical Education was established in response to the nation’s Manpower Development Program through the introduction of the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE). This department offered courses in Industrial Electricity, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, Radio Electronics, Automotive Mechanics, and Machine Shop Practice.

Realizing the significance of the unprecedented growth of the College, the administration applied for a university status, which it attained on December 4, 1981. Engr. Mamerto G. Nepomuceno was installed as first University President on March 8, 1982. On the same occasion, Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz of the Archdiocese of San Fernando Pampanga, proclaimed Holy Angel University a Catholic University. The achievement of graduates in various licensure examinations, scholarship opportunities and affordable fees led to the continuous growth of student enrolment that peaked at 27,000 in SY 1983-1984.