When was la salle founded

The Catholic educational institutions in the country at that time, however, continued using Spanish as their medium, and this practice raised concerns that the Catholic children would lose out in the quest for leadership roles under the American administration. Meanwhile, the Brothers had by then established their presence in 35 countries, including the United States. Thus, the American Archbishop of Manila, Jeremiah Harty, turned to the Brothers to pave the way for the introduction of English-based quality Catholic education in the country.

Through most of its history until shortly before it became a university, the school accepted only male students. Classes started in the new Lasallian school with pupils at the primary and secondary levels.

The first group of DLSC graduates—three students—received their diplomas in The college started offering a two-year Associate in Arts program in Commerce in With its population rising to students, the college transferred to its present location in The college had by then established its reputation as an excellent business school.

Because it was located on the outer edge of Manila, the college was allowed to remain open for much of World War II, absorbing students from other schools that had closed, even while Japanese forces occupied part of the campus. The massacre of 16 brothers and 25 other residents on February 1, during the Liberation of Manila finally forced its closure.

The French Brothers had difficulty adjusting to the Australian culture and left just three months later. Fortunately in , six other Irishmen volunteered for the Australian mission. The first two Lasallian schools in New Zealand began in In Pakistan the Brothers care for and educate some of the poorest young people in the country. La Salle values its liberal arts tradition and professional studies. A substantial campus expansion began in , extending the western boundary of the main campus and enlarging the footprint to approximately acres.

In February , the Board of Trustees selected Dr. Colleen Hanycz to serve as the 29th President of La Salle University, the first person to serve permanently in the position who was not a Brother of the Christian Schools. Skip to Main Content. Close notification area X Keeping our campus healthy and safe More Info ». Toggle navigation. Mission, Diversity, and Inclusion.