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Saint Thomas Aquinas University

Coordinates: 4°38′17″N 74°03′52″W / 4.63806°N 74.06444°W / 4.63806; -74.06444
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Saint Thomas University
Universidad Santo Tomás
MottoFacientes Veritatem
(Makers of the Truth)
TypePrivate
EstablishedJune 13, 1580; 444 years ago (1580-06-13)
AffiliationCatholic
PrincipalFather José Antonio Balaguera Cepedda O.P.
Students22,115
Address
Carrera 9 Nº 51-11 Sede Central
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D.C.
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NicknameLa Santoto
Websitewww.usta.edu.co
Saint Thomas University of Bogotá

Saint Thomas University (Spanish: Universidad Santo Tomás) is a Roman Catholic university located in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the oldest Colombian university, founded in 1580 by the Dominican Order. It has campuses in Bucaramanga, Tunja, Medellín, and Villavicencio, and offers distance education.[1]

Symbols

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The Flag: It is composed of five horizontal stripes, three green and two white interspersed, the shield of the University in the central part.

The Seal: It was elaborated to affirm the pontifical origin of the institution with the founding bull "Romanux Pontifex" of 1580, authentic mandate of the Pope Gregorio XIII and is used in certificates and diplomas issued by the University.

Shield: It is formed by the Cross of Calatrava in black and white in the center sixteen golden circular rays, symbol of the sun of Aquino, on a circular blue background and the Latin motto Facientes Veritatem, doers of the truth, in a red band.

The Hymn: It consists of eight verses, makes clear allusion to the humanist and vocational education of the university.

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Universidad Santo Tomás - Educación Abierta y a Distancia
  2. ^ "Alejandro Ordóñez, nuevo embajador ante la OEA". El Espectador (in Spanish). 24 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Luis Miguel Bermúdez Gutiérrez". Premio Compartir (in Spanish). 28 June 2017.

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