Far Eastern University Roosevelt

FEU Roosevelt, formerly Roosevelt College System, is a private non-sectarian college system in the Philippines. Founded in 1933 as Marikina Academy,[1] the institute offers courses from pre-school to postgraduate studies. It is a member of the Far Eastern University (FEU) Group of Schools since its acquisition in 2016.

This article is about the college in the Philippines. For the university in Chicago, Illinois, see Roosevelt University. For the component college of the University of California, San Diego, see Eleanor Roosevelt College.
FEU Roosevelt
Former name
Roosevelt College, Inc.
TypePrivate Non Sectarian
Established1933
PresidentMichael Alba
Students5,000
Address
35 D Sumulong Hwy
,
Cainta
,
Rizal
,
Philippines
CampusMain Campus
FEU Roosevelt Cainta
Other Campuses
FEU Roosevelt Marikina
FEU Roosevelt Rodriguez
HymnThe FEU Hymn by Nick Joaquin
Colours Green and Gold
AthleticsUAAP
NicknameFEU Tamaraws
MascotTamaraw
Websitefeuroosevelt.edu.ph

FEU Roosevelt primarily serves the educational needs of the province of Rizal and eastern Metro Manila. Aside from its Cainta campus, the flagship campus, FEU Roosevelt has campuses in Marikina City (the original school location), and Rodriguez.

Campuses and locations

Former campuses and under renovations
  • Roosevelt College Cubao - Under renovation
  • Roosevelt College Quirino - Phase out
  • Roosevelt College San Juan - Phase out
  • Roosevelt College San Mateo - Under renovation

Notable alumni
  • Francisco Tatad – former Senator – Roosevelt Homesite
  • Edgardo Angara - Senator – Roosevelt San Juan 1952
  • Ireneo V. Incha – former Post Master General – Roosevelt Homesite
  • Mario Parial – a Multi Awarded Filipino Painter, PrintMaker, Sculptor and Photographer. – Roosevelt Homesite
  • Novelita "Nova Villa" Villanueva – actress – Roosevelt Homesite
  • Esperanza "Zsa Zsa" Padilla – actress/singer – Roosevelt San Juan 1976–1980
  • Ricky Reyes – Internationally renowned Hair Stylist – Roosevelt San Juan
  • Julian Marcus Trono - actor, dancer, singer, Television personality – Roosevelt College Cubao 2010 -2014
  • Jeanne Harn - Miss Philippines Earth 2007 – Roosevelt College San Mateo

Acquisition
See also: Far Eastern University § FEU Group of Schools

In 2016, the Far Eastern University (FEU) disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange that its board had approved the acquisition of up to 99.42 percent but no less than 73.99 percent of Roosevelt College, Inc. for P1.25 billion. The P1.25 billion budget was the estimated valuation for a 99.42 percent stake in Roosevelt. FEU’s board has mandated the university president Michael Alba and chief finance officer Juan Miguel Montinola to negotiate and come to an agreement on the final price and other terms and conditions of the transaction. They were also tasked to conduct a due diligence audit.[2]

References
  1. History of Roosevelt College System
  2. Abadilla, Doris. "FEU to take over Roosevelt College", Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila, 12 February 2016. Retrieved on 28 September 2016.

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