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DLSU Law aims for 100 percent passing rate

The De La Salle University College of Law (DLSU COL) first opened its doors to lawyer hopefuls in 2010. Four years after, 46 members of the pioneer batch are already into the third week of this year’s Bar examinations. The other members of the Lasallian community, on the other hand, are rooting for the 46…

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Admin finalizes plans for transition year and ASEAN integration

To address the requirements of the 2015 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) integration, De La Salle University (DLSU) has been planning for a smooth transition into the New Lasallian Core Curriculum (NLCC) and the upcoming academic calendar shift.   Filipino in the GEC and NLCC Last June 2013, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)…

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DLSU Law throws send-off for first batch of examinees, aims for 100 percent passing rate

The dark skies and drizzle did not stop the De La Salle University College of Law (DLSU-COL) students from showing their support to the pioneer batch of Bar examinees from the University in the first send-off organized by the Law Student Government. Attended by students, parents of Bar examinees, COL faculty members, and DLSU administrators,…

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DLSU hosts forum on Scarborough Shoal dispute

The Maritime Law Association of the Philippines (MARLAW), together with their co-presenters Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs, Inc. (IMOA) and De La Salle University (DLSU), held an open forum regarding the territorial disputes between the Philippines and China entitled: “Scarborough Shoal: Truths and Lies” last September 26 at the 5th Floor Multipurpose Room of…

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DLSU falls behind peers in 2014 QS World Rankings

For the fourth consecutive year, DLSU slid down the Quacquarelli Symonds’ (QS) World University Rankings, with the University sinking to the 651-700 group. Other Philippine universities such as the Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines rose to the 461-470 group and 367th spot, respectively. The University of Santo Tomas, meanwhile, remains…

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DLSU takes part in guiding neighboring barangays to achieve Millenium Development Goals

During the year 2000, the United Nation (UN) established the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDG) that are geared towards eradicating poverty, improving healthcare and education, promoting gender equality, among others. All member countries of the UN, including the Philippines, are required to accomplish these goals by 2015. In line with this, De La Salle University…

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Media practitioners recognized in 11th Lasallian Scholarum Awards

De La Salle University, through the Office for Strategic Communications (STRATCOM), held the Lasallian Scholarum Awards last September 1, at Makati Shangri-La Hotel. Now on its 11th year, the event aims to recognize outstanding media coverage of youth and educational stories. Nominations for the seven categories, spanning from print, online, and television feature stories that…

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DLSU welcomes newest batch of Star Scholars

De La Salle University officially welcomed the latest batch of Star Scholars last August 28 at the 4th Floor Multipurpose Room of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. Regarded as the best and brightest students in the country, 12 scholars were recognized for topping last year’s DLSU College Admission Test (DCAT). In his opening remarks, President…

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Power Mac Center opens at DLSU

Earlier today, August 29, the Power Mac Center located at the Yuchengco Lobby opened its doors to the DLSU community. This is one of the many projects that the Campus Services Office has in store for University stakeholders this academic year. Associate Vice President for Campus Services Jose Calleja says that the Power Mac Center…

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University sector representatives conduct institutional reflection

As an avenue to voice out resolutions on the Lasallian Mission and Ministry, various sectors and stakeholders of the University held an Institutional Reflection last August 19 at the 4th Floor Multipurpose Room of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. This event was held in preparation for the regional reflection – which includes Lasallian schools from…