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Far Eastern University (FEU) (PSE: FEU) in the University Belt area, West Sampaloc, City

of Manila, is a nonsectarian, private university in the Philippines. Created by the merger of Far
Eastern College and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, FEU became a university in
1934 under the guidance of first president Nicanor Reyes, Sr. It has been noted as the leading
proprietary (for profit) university in the Philippines.[2] FEU's campus is noted for a number of historical
buildings preserved from the first half of the 20th century.

Far Eastern University was founded in 1934 when the Far Eastern College and the Institute of
Accounts, Business and Finance (IABF) merged.[2][3] Far Eastern College, founded in 1919, had been
a liberal arts college in Quiapo; the IABF had been established (originally under the name Institute of
Accountancy) by Nicanor Reyes, Sr., head of the Department of Economics of the University of the
Philippines, with a number of other prominent educators in 1928.[3][4] IABF had been originally
predominately used by night students, and the new university, which was supported by
the tuition provided by its students rather than government grants.[3][4]
In its earliest days, FEU was housed in a converted tobacco factory already present on the
four hectare (nearly 10 acre) plot which would eventually host the current campus.[3][4] Reyes Sr. was
appointed the first president of the University, which spent its early years establishing several of its
institutes, including those of Law and Technology. Reyes commissioned Pablo Antonio, who would
later be titled National Artist of the Philippines, to construct a building for the school.[5] In 1939, the
Nicanor Reyes Hall, which would later house the library and Institute of Accounts, Business and
Finance, opened. Two other buildings by Antonio, the Girls High School Building and Boys High
School Building, followed in 1940 and 1941,[5] by which year FEU had 10,000 registered students,
with an international student population of 400.[6]
During World War II, the campus was occupied by the Imperial Japanese Army, who left only its shell
unharmed.[4] Dr. Nicanor Reyes having been killed during the occupation, Dr. Hermenigildo B. Reyes
was appointed the second president of the University when it reopened in 1945. [4]
Thereafter, FEU continued to expand, with the opening of a Science Building and the establishment
of the Institute of Medicine and the School of Nursing. In 1955, the FEU hospital was opened.
Humanities were introduced in 1959, and in 1970 the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts opened.
Also in 1970, the for-profit status of the Institute of Medicine, School of Medical Technology, FEU
Hospital and the Student Health Service Clinic was altered, when these were converted in the FEU
Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, a non-stock, non-profit educational foundation. [4]
1989 introduced substantial revitalization to FEU that took place over a number of years, with
renovation and modernization of facilities and grounds and upgrading of the University's educational
standard. This resulted in the accreditation of the Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Institute of
Education, and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, and, in the mid-1990s, the
Deregulation of the University by theCommission on Higher Education. Enrollment and financial

systems were computerized with the help of Oracle in 2001, resulting in efficient archival and
retrieval of data. The auditorium was upgraded to accommodate modern stage productions and the
new twice-monthly presentations by local and international artists established by the President's
Committee on Culture. The university also received an ISO 9000:2001 for Quality Management and
became one of the pilot university in assessment by IQUAME. The FEU received many awards
including Social Security System's 1997 Best Employer and Best in Students Services in the country
as declared by CHED in 2009. The University also prioritized publication, launching a number of
scholarly journals, and began networking with other institutions nationally and abroad. Recent En
banc session of CHED with the letter received by the FEU president. FEU has been Granted with
Autonomous Status.[4]

University emblems[edit]

The University Seal: The FEU Coat of Arms consists principally of a nine-pointed golden star
representing the nine main academic discipline offered by the University and supported by
heraldic sari-manok motif, in full colors.[7]

The legendary Sarimanok projects the nationalistic spirit upon which the University was
founded. It also serves as the link between the past and present.[8]

The University Colors: Gold represents the golden opportunity for the University to serve the
youth and her alumni to serve the country. Green is for hope, representing Rizals "Fair hope of
the Fatherland.".[8][9]

The University Font: The DellaRobbia BT is the official font of FEU. In the past, FEU's official
font was inspired by the Baybayin and designed by Galo B. Ocampo.[10]

The Tamaraw is the mascot of every FEU athletic team. Hence, it is the pet name of every
FEU student (Tams). Known scientifically as Bubalus mindorensis, it is a rare animal found
only in the island of Mindoro. Symbolically enough, the Tamaraw is one of the most intelligent,
pugnacious and aggressive of our animal species just as the University known for its advanced,
progressive policy in contemporary education.[8][11]

The Memorial Quadrangle is a Manila landmark and a favorite backdrop for picture-taking in
the campus. Erected in memory of the University Founder, it consists of a 65-foot flagpole on a
platform surrounded on all sides with brass sculpture by National Artist Vicente Manansala which
interprets the late founder's philosophy of education. [8]

The Mace is the symbol of the office of the University President. [8]

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