The Universidad Europea del Atlántico (European University of the Atlantic, UNEATLANTICO), at its headquarters in Panama, held a graduation ceremony together with the Ibero-American University Foundation (FUNIBER) , the Ibero-American International University of Mexico (UNINI Mexico) and the Ibero-American International University of Puerto Rico (UNIB).
The event was held at the Autonomous University of Chiriquí (UNACHI), located in the capital of the province of Chiriquí, and was attended by academic authorities, graduates, and their families in a solemn and warm ceremony. The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Roberto Ruíz, Vice-Rector for International Relations and Secretary General of the European University of the Atlantic (UNEATLÁNTICO), who was in Panama on a working visit. On this occasion, 15 degrees were awarded at the university expert, postgraduate specialization, and master’s levels.
The event was organized by FUNIBER’s Panamanian headquarters, represented by its director and legal representative, Dr. Gregorio Urriola Candanedo, accompanied by the administrative director, Sindy Martínez, and the academic secretary, Marjorie Franco. In his welcoming remarks, Dr. Urriola highlighted FUNIBER’s commitment to academic excellence and the positive impact this has on the professional development of graduates.
The rectors of UNEATLÁNTICO and UNINI Mexico, Dr. Rubén Calderón and Dr. Luis Alonso Dzul, sent virtual messages congratulating the graduates and recognizing their effort and trust in the academic programs of their institutions. For her part, Marjorie Franco, at the close of the event, urged the graduates to continue their education through the scholarships offered by UNEATLANTICO.
The event concluded with a toast of honor, followed by a small banquet in which academic authorities, graduates, and their families shared a special moment to celebrate this milestone in the history of higher education in Chiriquí. With this ceremony, UNEATLANTICO and FUNIBER reaffirm their commitment to promoting quality education in Panama and in the more than 35 countries where they are present.