About Xavier University Ateneo De Cagayan Mercedes Gotianun Hall
Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan is a comprehensive educational institution located in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Founded as a Jesuit university, it offers a wide range of academic programs across multiple levels including preschool, basic education (grade school, junior high school, senior high school), undergraduate colleges, and professional graduate schools. The university operates several campuses and facilities, including the Masterson Campus, Manresa Town project area, and a College of Agriculture farm laboratory in El Gaucho, Puerto. It emphasizes environmental stewardship through initiatives like the XU Atiman Kinaiyahan tree-growing program, watershed adoption, and projects such as calamansi planting in Bukidnon. The institution is engaged in strategic planning as it approaches its centennial milestone, focusing on institutional discernment and future development. It maintains partnerships with organizations like Cebu Landmasters Inc for campus development and collaborates with local government units for community engagement. The university has a strong international orientation, hosting visiting experts and participating in global academic programs. It also runs various centers and institutes focused on areas such as environment, resilience, sustainability, and cultural research.