February 14, 1951 – Dr. Martin P. Posadas, M.D., son of Don Bernardino and Dona Maria Posadas, of San Carlos, married Dra. Rosalina Quebral, daughter of Don Segundo and Dona Maria Quebral of Manila. He graduated from the UST College of Medicine in 1949 while she-from the College of Dentistry in Centro Escolar.
1951 – The Posadas clinic was established at Bonifacio Street in San Carlos and later renamed Posadas Medical
– Dental Clinic. It had a 10-bed capacity, five of which were devoted for charity patients. It had provisions for surgical and x-ray services, considered to be the first in a rural area and the first aircon operating room in those days. The then Philippine Free Press featured this clinic in an article “Action in Pangasinan” in October, 1955 as one of the few clinics in the country to answer the late President Magsaysay’s challenge to physician-achievers to give medical care to the poor.
1957 – the clinic became a 4 storey hospital and was renamed VirgenMilagrosa Hospital.
1958 – The School of Midwifery was granted a permit to operate (the first such school north of Manila) and it brought students from all over the country.
1959 – The first twenty-one (21) Midwifery graduates took the Board Examination and scored a 100 percent passing, 6 of them garnered the top six places.
1961 – Opening of the school of Nursing (3 year course). More students came from all over the country.
1964 – The first graduates of the School of Nursing obtained a 100 percent passing in the Board Exams given the same year.
1969 – Construction of the VMEI complex in the 12-hectare site in Taloy District, San Carlos, to house the Institute of Nursing and Midwifery, the dormitory and the first radio station in San Carlos. The building was blessed and inaugurated in 1972. The 7-storey VM Medical Center was also started, including the 3-storey Medicine building.
1973 – The Midwifery made a very outstanding performance in the board examinations when Ms. Dolores Panoen garnered 9th place.
– The VirgenMilagrosa Medical Center (VMMV) was completed and was blessed and inaugurated in 1974. It has a 150-bed capacity with ICU, CCU and complete laboratory facilities.
1975 – Inauguration & Blessing of the VM Institute of Medicine building. In May 1975, the first year classes in Medicine started in consortium with three colleges in Dagupan, due to some political pressure until one of them backed out. Permits were granted to operate added courses: Health Aide and Secretarial Sciences.
1976 – The VM Institute of Medicine continued on its own as a Foundation when the consortium schemes proved not viable. Other Courses were given permits to operate: Engineering (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Physical Therapy, BS Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiologic Technology, BS Secretarial Administration, and Machine Shop Practice, a 2-year technical course.
– Ms. CristetaAbellera garnered 6th place in the Midwifery Board Examination.
1977 – Permits to operate additional 4-year courses were given: Animal Husbandry, Nutrition and dietetics, Medical Technology and BS Biology.
1979 – The first 21 medical graduates had a very outstanding performance in the Board Examinations when all of them passed (100) percent with Dr. Maria Lilia Posadas, daughter of the Founders, obtaining 9th place.
1980 – The Child Learning Center (CLC) was established with Nursery and Kindergarten classes. Every year from then on, a new grade was added until the first elementary graduates finished in 1986. The Center was granted full recognition in 1985.

1986 – The Accreditation process started with the letter of intent of the President to the PACUCOA. Three Courses Arts and Sciences/Business Administration/Dentistry started their self-survey.
– Started the construction of the 5-storey VM Centrum.
– The VMEI experienced its first students’ unrest.
1987 – The 5-storey VM Centrum was inaugurated on February 14, 1987, an elegant edifice that improved the skyline of the VM Complex. The Founders dedicate the CENTRUM… “To all students who have passed and will pass thru the portals of the VMEI with fondest of hopes that they will serve the people in their chosen professions in the spirit of a true Christian.”
1988 – The Electronics and Communication Engineering course was fully recognized.
1989 – The initial visit of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities – Commission on Accreditation (PACU-COA) accrediting team in February 6-7, 1989 headed by Dr. Carmen G. Kanapi.
1990 – The Institute of Dentistry was granted a level I status and was the “first and only” dental school in the Philippines to be awarded the status by PACUCOA.
1991 – will remain a memorable year for VMEI not only because it applied for a university status but also it is the year of more accomplishments.

January 29, 1992- The Institute of Nursing underwent preliminary visit by PACUCOA.

In February 1993, after a satisfactory compliance with the minimum requirements for a university status, the DECS regional Office headed by Dir. Gloria Lasam endorsed the institution’s application to the DECS Central Office, Manila.

January 5, 1994 marks the milestone in the school’s history. The institution’s dream of becoming a UNIVERSITY, is now a reality. Secretary Armand Fabella signed the papers granting VMEI the university status effective January 5, 1994. Dr. Martin P. Posadas was installed the 1st university president on March 12, 1994. On July 6, 1994, Dr. Martin P. Posadas passed away and Dr. Rosalina Q. Posadas became the 2nd President of VMUF.

On October 19, 1996, Dr. Rosalina Q. Posadas passed away.
On March 12, 1997, Dr. Ma. Lilia Posadas Juan was installed as the 3rd President of VMUF.

1998- College of Physical Therapy made a record in the history of VMUF as Ms. Jacqueline F. Nilo made it to the 1st place in PT Board Examination while Ms. Kathleen S. Calip obtained 18th place in the Nursing Board Examination.
1999 – Mr. Ferdinand M. Bautista garnered 10th place in RT Board Examination.
2000 – The Electronics Technology program was granted permit to operate by TESDA replacing all technical/vocational courses.

2001 – Dr. Corazon B. Cabrera, Chairman of the PACUCOA Accreditors, surveyed Arts and sciences for its Level II Second Reaccreditation (February 5-7, 2001) and was revisited March 14, 2002.

2002 – completion of the 2-storey Engineering Building and construction of student shade in front VM Centrum.

2003 – VMUF turned 45 years in providing excellent service to humanity and still bracing up with technological changes in order to be globally competitive. VMUF celebrated its 45th foundation anniversary last February 12 – 15 with the theme: “VMUF: Fortified @ 45 in Education and Health Care” and grand Alumni Homecoming slated last February 22, 2003.

2004 – VMUF celebrated its 46th Foundation Anniversary on February 10-13 with the theme: “VMUF: Moving Beyond borders in Institution Building through Accreditation.

2005 – To date, programs accredited by the PACUCOA are BS Nursing – Level II, 2nd Re-accreditation Status; BS Biology, BS Psychology, AB English; AB Political Science, Bachelor in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Education – Level II Status; Master in Public Health, Master of Science in Teaching, and Doctor of Dental Medicine – Level I Status. Veterinary Medicine and Business Administration programs were visited for Level 1 Applicant Status last January 19-21, 2005

2007- VMUF celebrated its 49th Foundation Anniversary last February 14-17, 2007 with the theme: VMUF: Soaring High @ 49. The theme was a thorough embodiment of VMUF’s inevitable breakthroughs representing the incessant achievements on its mission for quality and competitive education.

2012 – As 2012 opened, five groups led by Holden Kirby Valdez, Gian Lear Macam, Miriam Lee Gabat, Reymar Ramos and Joella Estrada from the College of Nursing represented VMUF during the 13th Annual Nursing Research Congress held at Saint Louis University, Baguio City on February 18, 2012.

2013 began as student nurses namely Via Dessa Pinzon and Gladys Navarro both won second place for Best Poster and Podium Presentations during the 6th ADPCN Regional Research Congress in February.