The Southwestern University, officially the Southwestern University PHINMA (SWU PHINMA), is a private university in Cebu City, Philippines.
Founded and opened in the summer of 1946 by two pharmacists, SWU originally started as Southwestern Colleges and achieved university status on December 11, 1959. The university and its base hospital were acquired by PHINMA Education, a subsidiary of PHINMA Corporation in 2015. The university was renamed to Southwestern University PHINMA and the hospital from Sacred Heart Hospital to Southwestern University Medical Center. The university changed the logo and closed its South Campus in Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City.
It has a large number of international students from different countries. Its international students come from 34 countries across five continents.
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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)
Maris Johanna A. Holopainen (2012–2015)
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 located in southern Cebu City, Philippines. It currently operates two campuses: the Main Campus on Urgello Street and the Aznar Coliseum Complex on Aznar Road, approximately 200 meters from the Main Campus.
The university formerly operated a South Campus, also known as the Basak Campus, on E. Sabellano Street in Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City. The campus has since closed and is now occupied by another school. It formerly housed the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and the Elementary and High School Training Departments. These programs were subsequently transferred to the Main Campus and Aznar Coliseum Complex.
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 School
Notable alumni
Politics
Allan L. Rellon
Sports
Cyrus Baguio
Arlo Chavez
Ric-Ric Marata
Yoyong Martirez
Ben Mbala
Mary Joy Tabal
Mac Tallo
Jojo Tangkay
Entertainment
Ahmed Cuizon
Ernesto Lariosa
Alma Moreno