University of Abra explained

University of Abra
Established:[1]
President:Gregorio T. Turqueza Jr.
City:Lagangilang, Abra
Country:Philippines
Coor:17.6117°N 120.7322°W
Pushpin Map:Luzon mainland#Philippines
Sports Nickname:Buffaloes
Mascot:Buffalo

The University of Abra (UAbra), formerly Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST), is a public, non-sectarian, state-funded university in Abra, Philippines. Its main campus is located in Lagangilang and has satellite campuses in La Paz and in the capital town of Bangued.

ASIST was converted to university status by decree of Republic Act 11574 or the "University of Abra Law" which was approved on July 23, 2021.

The gymnasium at Bangued campus, named Gov. Andres B. Bernos Memorial Gymnasium, is also used as the home venue of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's Abra Weavers.[2]

Academics

Bangued campus

Graduate School

College of Teacher Education

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Engineering, Vocational and Industrial Technology

Langangilang Campus

College of Teacher Education and Home Technology

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Agriculture Forestry and Cooperatives

La Paz Campus

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History . Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology . 22 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181116221936/https://asist.edu.ph/index.php/about/history . 16 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Weavers win for home crowd in MPBL's first game in Abra . 2024-06-17 . Spin.ph . en.

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