Leyte Normal University
Public university in Leyte, Philippines
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Leyte Normal University (also abbreviated as LNU) is a university in the province of Leyte, Philippines. It is mandated to provide higher professional and special instruction for special purposes and to promote research and extension services, advanced studies, and progressive leadership in education and other related fields.[1] Its campus is situated in Tacloban City.[2]
Former names
- Leyte Provincial Normal School (1921–1952)
- Leyte Normal School (1952–1976)
- Leyte State College (1976–1995)
Motto inEnglish
Integrity. Excellence. Service.TypeState university
Established1921
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Motto in English | Integrity. Excellence. Service. |
| Type | State university |
| Established | 1921 |
| President | Gil Nicetas B. Villarino |
| Vice-president | Lina G. Fabian (VP for Academic Services) Solomon D. Faller, Jr. (VP for Administration & Finance) Jonas P. Villas (VP for Research, Internationalization & Extension) Joyce M. Magtolis (VP for Student Development) |
| Students | 7,727 |
| Location | , Philippines 11°14′16″N 125°00′05″E |
| Campus | Tacloban City |
| Newspaper | An Lantawan |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Nickname | LNU |
| Website | www |
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Officials
(As of July 2025)[3]
| President | Gil Nicetas B. Villarino |
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| Vice Presidents | Name |
| Academic Services | Lina G. Fabian |
| Administration and Finance | Solomon D. Faller, Jr. |
| Research, Internationalization, and Extension | Jonas P. Villas |
| Student Development | Joyce M. Magtolis |
| Deans | Name |
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| College of Education | Billy A. Danday |
| College of Arts and Sciences | Rommel L. Verecio |
| College of Management and Entrepreneurship | Evangeline D. Sanchez |
| Graduate School | Cleofe L. Lajara |
