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Article: University of Southern Philippines: Broadening the spectrum of holistic learning.(Schools Colleges and Universities)
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- Manila Bulletin
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- August 11, 2004
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HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Civil engineer Agustin Montinola Jereza led the founding of the Southern Institute in 1927. It was anchored on the felt need to establish a private, non-sectarian educational institution offering affordable yet relatively high standards of instruction.
Its humble beginnings stood by a complete elementary education, which soon expanded to complete secondary education. Students learned the basics in education in a residential house along Colon Street, Cebu City.
In 1937, Southern Institute was renamed Southern College. Complete courses in the Arts & Sciences, Education, Commerce, Law and Engineering were opened.
As it ...