University of Southern Philippines Foundation

Last year, when I was a freshman taking up BSHM, I held this school very close to my heart. I genuinely appreciated the greenery and the overall learning environment, even though I had already noticed some shortcoming, such as late announcements, an overwhelming number of events, and the lack of facilities essential for my chosen program. This school year, however, the university came under new management, and I began to notice a significant shift. Several concerns emerged which, while I won’t specify, have greatly affected both my experience and my perception of a university I once deeply admired. Events now feel rushed (e.g. intramurals/university days), and the recurring issue of late announcements remains unresolved. More concerning is that we, BSHM students, are now required to provide our own condiments and cleaning materials for laboratory activities (items that should already be supplied, considering these are supposedly covered by the laboratory fees we have paid). I am writing this not out of anger, but out of genuine concern as a student who once held this university in high regard. Take this as a constructive feedback. These concerns have reached a point where I have seriously considered transferring to another institution, something I never imagined doing when I first entered this university. I believe many students simply want what was promised: a supportive learning environment and proper allocation of the resources we pay for. Education is an investment, make students feel that this institution is worth investing their future in.

I live about 4 blocks away from your school. All you guys do is make loud noises starting at 7 am... The volume you torture your students with... it's not surprising the low productivity of Philippines... you impose self brain damage. Respect your school, respect your students, respect your community... And stop playing loud music that is so loud that people in lapu lapu can hear it.

I highly recommend the University of Southern Philippines Foundation - Lahug Campus to any student looking for a quality education that will prepare them for success in their chosen career. The campus's commitment to academic excellence and real-world learning experiences, combined with its supportive and inclusive community, make it a truly exceptional institution.

The university was called Southern Institute when it was founded in 1927. The institute began by offering a complete elementary course and the first two years of secondary education. In response to public demand, the secondary course was made complete with the addition of the third and the fourth year levels. Classes were held in a house on Colon Street. With the increase in the school population, the school moved to a more spacious location on Mabini Street. Collegiate courses were opened in 1933. With complete collegiate courses in the Arts and Sciences, Education, Commerce, Law and Engineering, the name was changed to Southern College in 1937. The Second World War in 1942–45 razed the buildings to the ground with the exception of the facade of the Administration Building. The U.S. Army occupied the campus. After the war the school was reconstructed, using the surplus materials bought from the U.S. Army. In 1949, the Southern College was granted the permit to open a graduate school. Having attained university status, the name was changed to University of Southern Philippines on July 8, 1949. The graduate courses that have been offered since are Master of Arts in English, Master of Arts in Teaching Sociology, Master of Arts in Teaching English, Master of Laws, and Master of Science in Social Work. The above expansions caused the Mabini Campus to extend itself to V. Gullas (formerly Manalili) and P. Burgos streets where the Sanson and the Doña Beatriz Hall which house the Elementary Department, the Gonzales Hall which houses the college of engineering, and the Home Economics Building are. The Engineering Laboratory was at Colon Street and served as a training center for other short-term vocational courses like refrigeration, welding and auto mechanics.

This university is famous for courses such as Psychology, Tourism, and Engineering.