Presidents
*Matias H. Aznar II (1946–1958), founder *Anunciacion B. Aznar (1958–1968), co-founder *Gabino Tabuñar (1968–1973) *Matias B. Aznar III (1973–1975, 1978–1980) *Julian B. Yballe (1975–1978) *Manolo S. Fornolles (1981–1990) *Alicia P. Cabatingan (1990–2001) *Frances Victoria F. Lumain (2001–2006) *Lassi Matti A. Holopainen (2006–2007) *Peter S. Aznar (March 2007–June 2007), acting president *Eldigario D. Gonzales (2007–2010) *Elsa A. Suralta, CESO VI (2010–2013) *Noe G. Quiñanola (2013–2014) *Chito B. Salazar (2014–present)Campuses
Southwestern University is in the south of the City of Cebu, Philippines. The university has two campuses. The main campus is located on Urgello St. and the Aznar Coliseum Complex is on Aznar Road, just some 200 meters away from the main campus. The university once had a South Campus (Basak Campus) on E. Sabellano St., Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City. The South Campus has since closed and has been in operation by another school. The closed South Campus formerly housed the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and the Elementary and High School Training Departments. All programs were transferred to the Main and Aznar Coliseum Complex campuses.Main Campus
The main campus is the home of the colleges of School of Design + Communication, Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Computer Studies, Criminology, Dentistry, Engineering, Graduate School, Law, Maritime, Medical Technology, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Teachers' College. The Southwestern Medical Center (formerly Sacred Heart Hospital), Pathology and Biology Museums, Library, Interfaith Chapel, Botanical Garden, and the Administrative Offices are found in the main campus.Aznar Coliseum Complex
Located about 200 meters from the main campus, the complex is made up of Aznar Memorial Coliseum, a ballpark, and the Anunciacion B. Aznar building which houses the Pre-Elementary, Elementary Department and High School Departments, the Maritime Regiment, the 540th NROTC Unit, Department of Physical Education and the College of Nursing.Academic programs
Current programs since PHINMA acquisition (Graduate School inclusive): *College of Dentistry *College of Veterinary Medicine *College of Rehabilitative Sciences *College of Pre-Medicine *College of IT & Engineering *Business School *School of Health & Allied Health Sciences *School of Medicine *School of Law & Government *School of Design + Communication *SWU "Next" Programs *Basic Education (preschool, primary, junior high) *Senior High SchoolFormer programs
;Professional programs *College of Dentistry *College of Law *College of Medicine *College of Optometry *Graduate School **Doctorate degree programs **Master's degree programs ;Allied Medical *College of Medical Technology *College of Radiologic Technology *College of Nursing *College of Pharmacy *College of Physical Therapy *College of Veterinary Medicine ;Non-allied Medical *College of Arts & Sciences *College of Computer Studies *College of Criminology *College of Education *College of Engineering * SWU Maritime Regiment *School of Business ;Basic Education * Pre-school, Elementary, Junior High, Senior High ;Continuing Education * English Language Program * Certified Public Education (CPE)Notable alumni
Politics
*Sports
* Cyrus Baguio * Arlo Chavez * Ric-Ric Marata * Yoyong Martirez * Ben Mbala *Entertainment
*See also
* Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of MedicineSources
*http://www.swu.edu.ph/about.php?idname=history *http://www.university-directory.eu/Philippines/Southwestern-University.html *Southwestern University HandbookReferences
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