Which was founded first, Virginia Commonwealth University or Batangas State University?
Batangas State University The Batangas State University (translated in Filipino as "Pambansang Pamantasan ng Batangas" and abbreviated as BatStateU, BatSU, or BSU) is a state university in the province of Batangas, Philippines. Established in 1903 as a training school, Batangas State University is the oldest higher education institution in the province. It was granted a state college status in 1968, renamed Pablo Borbon Memorial Institute of Technology, and was finally elevated into a state university in 2001. At present, the university has ten campuses in Batangas.
Virginia Secretary of Veterans Affairs The Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs is a member of the Virginia Governor's Cabinet. It was created by Governor Bob McDonnell in 2010 to succeed the position of the Assistant to the Governor for Commonwealth Preparedness. It was referred to as the "Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security" until 2014, when most homeland security responsibilities were transferred over to the Virginia Secretary of Public Safety. The office is currently held by Carlos Hopkins, who succeeded retired Admiral John C. Harvey, Jr. in 2017.