History of the University and BSN Program

Humble Beginnings

• Founded in June 1929 by Dr. Hilarion T. Feliciano and Dona Maria Mercado Feliciano as Kolambugan Academy, the first private high school in Lanao del Norte.
• In 1931, the school site moved to Misamis (now Ozamiz City) to reach a larger population and was renamed Misamis Institute.

1940 – 1969

• 1946: School reopened after World War II; received government recognition for Elementary and Secondary courses.
• 1955: Renamed Misamis Colleges, marking a significant rebranding in its educational mission.
• 1967: Dr. Hilarion T. Feliciano acquired Mindanao Academy in Oroquieta City, integrating it as an extension of Misamis Colleges, which later became Misamis University, Oroquieta unit in 1982.

1970 – 1989

• 1975: Introduction of the BS Nursing and Midwifery programs, expanding healthcare education offerings.
• 1977: Attained university status, with Dr. Jaime M. Feliciano inaugurated as the first President.
• 1979: Gained government recognition for BS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Nursing programs.
• 1984: Dr. Nestor Feliciano became the second President of the university.
• 1989: Construction of the Instructional Media Center (IMC) enhanced educational resources.

1990 – 1999

• 1993-1994: Expanded course offerings to include Master of Arts in Nursing, BS Marine Transportation, BS Marine Engineering, BS Computer Engineering, and BS Computer Science.
• 1995: Introduced Master in Nursing; BS Physical Therapy and BS Medical Technology received government recognition.
• Development of Misamis University Medical Center (MUMC) provided practical training for students in Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.
• 1999: College of Maritime Education certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) for compliance with International Standards for Maritime Education.