Siyento Katorse
AdZU began in 1912 under this original name.
Escuela Catolica
This Latin phrase associated with Jesuit spirituality means “For the greater glory of God.”
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
Named after the Jesuit saint who co- ounded the Society of Jesus, this central campus facility or hall carries his name.
Xavier Hall
These 2 colors are commonly associated with Ateneo schools.
Blue and White
This former Zamboanga City Mayor and Congresswoman, known for her leadership during the 2013 Zamboanga Siege, is one of AdZU’s most prominent political alumni.
Maria Isabelle "Beng" Climaco
This was the first college established at Ateneo, in 1952.
Associate in Arts
This single Latin word means "more" or "the greater," striving not for perfectionism, but for excellence in service.
Magis
Built on the grounds of the former Brebeuf Gymnasium, this multi-purpose building opened in 2018 and is named after a prominent benefactor.
Faustino W. Saavedra Building
In the AdZU Seal, the IHS bears the first three letters of which being?
Jesus
This legendary Philippine Senator—known as the "Great Filibuster" and the only Zamboangueño ever elected to the Senate—was a proud alumnus of the Ateneo de Zamboanga.
Roseller T. Lim
Named after the Jesuit who helped lead AdZU toward university status, this building carries his name.
Fr. Ernesto A. Carretero, SJ Building
This fundamental virtue, deeply tied to service, drives Ateneans to stand alongside the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable.
Men and Women, for and with others.
Named after the university's past president, the secondary basic education campus located in Barangay Tumaga bears the name of this Jesuit priest.
Fr. William H. Kreutz, S.J. Campus
The red diagonal stripes against a field of gold presented diagonally represents which family?
Oñaz family
Serving as the first Filipino director of Escuela Católica (the predecessor of AdZU) in 1938, this Zamboangueño Jesuit priest later had the La Purisima main campus named in his honor.
Fr. Eusebio G. Salvador, SJ
This accreditation was received by the High School program in 1975.
PAASCU
This Jesuit virtue calls leaders to maintain inner freedom and detachment from selfish desires or material gain when making decisions.
Discernment
Located at the seaside Lantaka Campus, this primary facility was named after a generous family benefactor.
Gabriela Walstrom Building
As Ateneo turned 100, what was added to the logo that is a symbol of the culture of the Western Mindanao.
Vinta
Serving as University President from 2007 to 2013, this Jesuit sociologist went on to become the Provincial Superior of the Philippine Jesuit Province and later the President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific.
Fr. Antonio F. Moreno, SJ
The inauguration of AdZU as a university took place on this date.
December 08, 2001
This Ignatian reflective practice, done daily, helps Ateneans cultivate self-awareness and mindfulness of God’s presence in their personal life.
Ignatian Examen
The high school reopened in 1947, with a nipa-sawali building on a new site outside the poblacion along Camino Nuevo.
Jardin de Chino
The mascot and symbol of Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU)
Southern Blue Eagle
Assuming office in 2023, this Jesuit priest serves as the current President of Ateneo de Zamboanga University.
Fr. Guillrey Anthony "Ernald" M. Andal, SJ