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Who established Far Eastern University?
Dr. Nicanor Reyes Sr.
In what year was Far Eastern University established?
1934
What degree did Dr. Nicanor Reyes Sr. receive from Columbia University?
Dr. Nicanor Reyes Sr. was the first Filipino to receive a Ph.D. in Accountancy.
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Who was the second president of Far Eastern University?
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What was the profession of Vidal A. Tan?
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Match the following FEU presidents with their terms:
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Study Notes
Dr. Nicanor Reyes: Founder of Far Eastern University (FEU)
- Established FEU in 1934 with a mission to provide accessible, high-quality education to Filipinos.
- Under his leadership, FEU became renowned for innovative educational practices and a culture of excellence.
Family Background
- Born on January 2, 1894, to Carmen Bautista Reyes-Icasiano and Engr. Abelardo Icasiano; died on February 9, 1945.
- Maternal lineage includes Francisco and Macaria Bautista-Reyes and Numeriano and Apolonia Bautista-Reyes.
- Married to Amparo de Leon Mendoza-Reyes with children: Lourdes, Theresita, Nicanor Jr., Alfredo “Ding,” and Luis Reyes.
Educational Achievements
- Earned an A.B. from the University of the Philippines in 1915.
- Completed a Bachelor's in Commercial Science from New York University in 1917.
- Achieved a Master of Arts in Business Administration from Columbia University in 1918.
- Became the first Filipino to earn a Ph.D. in Accountancy from Columbia.
Leadership at FEU
- First President from 1934 to 1945; notable for pioneering educational reforms.
- Served as chair of the University of the Philippines’ Department of Economics prior to founding FEU.
Successors as Presidents of FEU
- Hermenigildo B. Reyes (1945-1946): Co-founder of Philippine College of Commerce and Business Administration.
- Clemente Q. Uson (1946-1949): Co-founder of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
- Vidal A. Tan (1949-1952): Engineer and pioneer in mathematics textbooks for Filipino colleges.
- Teodoro T. Evangelista (1952-1970): Held key government positions, including Department of Education Secretary.
- Nicanor M. Reyes Jr. (1970-1985): WWII veteran, professor, and innovator in educational policies at FEU.
- Josephine Cojuangco-Reyes (1985-1989): Educator with multiple leadership roles at FEU and sister of former President Cory Aquino.
- Dr. Felixberto C. Sta. Maria (1989-1995): Early Ph.D. holder in Communication in the Philippines and previous head of multiple accrediting agencies.
Legacy
- Dr. Nicanor Reyes Sr.'s commitment to education and innovation laid the foundation for FEU's stature in the Philippines.
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This quiz explores the inspiring life of Dr. Nicanor Reyes Sr., the founder of Far Eastern University. Learn about his vision for education in the Philippines and the impact he made since establishing FEU in 1934. Test your knowledge on his contributions and philosophy in the field of education.
