History
The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) started in June 1908 as a vocational course at the Wright Institute in San Isidro, Nueva Ecija where young Filipinos were trained in woodworking and basic telegraphy. The vocational course lasted until school year 1927-1928 when the general secondary school was transferred to Cabanatuan City.
On June 9, 1929, the school continued its operation in San Isidro under a new name, Nueva Ecija Trade School (NETS), with woodworking as the vocational course offered in addition to the existing secondary curriculum inherited from the Wright Institute.
To meet the increasing demand for vocational education in the whole province, the trade school was transferred on June 7, 1931 to Cabanatuan City. Enrolment increased. However, the program was interrupted in December 1941 by the outbreak of the Second World War in the Pacific.
Immediately after the war, the trade school was reopened on September 6, 1945. A rehabilitation program took place. The trade school continued with its mission of meeting the vocational and manpower needs of students coming from both Nueva Ecija and the nearby provinces. On June 8, 1948, a course in dressmaking was opened and female students were admitted in the school. A few years later, food trades and cosmetology courses were also offered.
On May 8, 1953, the NETS was converted into the Central Luzon School of Arts and Trades (CLSAT) by virtue of Republic Act No. 845. CLSAT was recognized as a center of manpower and vocational training for both youths and adults not only in the province but also in the whole Region III.
Series of developments continued until the CLSAT was converted into the Central Luzon Polytechnic College (CLPC) by virtue of Republic Act No. 3998 which was signed on June 18, 1964 by then President Diosdado Macapagal.
Thirty-four years later, the CLPC, under the leadership of President Gemiliano C. Calling, was converted into a specialized university, the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology by virtue of Republic Act No. 8612. The bill converting CLPC into NEUST was signed on February 19, 1998 by Speaker Jose de Venecia. It was forwarded to President Fidel V. Ramos on February 24, 1998 and lapsed into law on March 27, 1998.
The University therefore ensures that the requirements of business, industry, services and other sectors as well as the needs of the local, regional and national development for high quality professionals and highly skilled middle-level manpower are addressed.
Historical timeline
- June 1908Wright Institute vocational course
Started as a vocational course in woodworking and basic telegraphy at the Wright Institute in San Isidro, Nueva Ecija.
- SY 1927-1928Transfer to Cabanatuan City
Vocational course lasted until the general secondary school was transferred to Cabanatuan City.
- June 9, 1929Nueva Ecija Trade School
School continued operation in San Isidro under a new name, Nueva Ecija Trade School (NETS), with woodworking in addition to the secondary curriculum inherited from the Wright Institute.
- June 7, 1931Transfer to Cabanatuan City
Trade school transferred to Cabanatuan City to meet demand for vocational education in the province. Enrolment increased.
- December 1941World War II interruption
Program interrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War in the Pacific.
- September 6, 1945Reopening after the war
Trade school reopened and rehabilitation program took place. Continued meeting vocational and manpower needs of Nueva Ecija and nearby provinces.
- June 8, 1948Admission of female students
Course in dressmaking opened and female students admitted. Food trades and cosmetology courses offered a few years later.
- May 8, 1953Central Luzon School of Arts and Trades
NETS converted into the Central Luzon School of Arts and Trades (CLSAT) by virtue of Republic Act No. 845. Recognized as a center of manpower and vocational training in the province and Region III.
- June 18, 1964Central Luzon Polytechnic College
CLSAT converted into the Central Luzon Polytechnic College (CLPC) by virtue of Republic Act No. 3998 signed by President Diosdado Macapagal.
- February-March 1998Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
CLPC under President Gemiliano C. Calling converted into Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology by virtue of Republic Act No. 8612. Bill signed by Speaker Jose de Venecia on February 19, 1998, forwarded to President Fidel V. Ramos on February 24, 1998, and lapsed into law on March 27, 1998.
- July 5, 2006 to August 4, 2011First and second university presidents
Leadership of Dr. Gemiliano C. Calling as first University President ended with his death. Baton turned over to Dr. Hilario C. Ortiz as Acting President, then formally sworn on August 5, 2007 as second University President. Given another four-year term on August 4, 2011.
- February 10, 2016Dr. Feliciana P. Jacoba
Appointed as third University President. First woman president of the University.
- February 11, 2024Dr. Rhodora R. Jugo
Appointed as fourth University President. Goal is to make NEUST a global university.
University profile
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Former names | Wright Institute (1908-1928) \nNueva Ecija Trade School (1929-1953) \nCentral Luzon School of Arts and Trades (1953-1964) \nCentral Luzon Polytechnic College (1964-1998) \nNueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (1998-Present) |
| Tagline | Nourishing the mind, nurturing the heart, leading the Future |
| Type | State University |
| Established | 1908 |
| President | Dr. Rhodora R. Jugo |
Contact
General Tinio Street, Brgy. Quezon District, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija 3100
- University Email
- neustmain@neust.edu.phUniversity email
- Office of Admission and Registrationoar@neust.edu.ph