Andrea Cortés Osorio, a 2007 graduate of the Physical Therapy program at Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Cali campus, has built a professional career spanning nearly 20 years, shaped by her commitment to neurorehabilitation and, particularly, her work with children. During her time at María Cano, Andrea discovered the areas in which she wanted to develop her […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano participated in the 4th International Congress on Bilingualism: Transcending Language: Knowledge and Realities, an academic event that brought together educators, researchers, educational institutions, and international experts to reflect on the challenges and opportunities of language education in today’s world. Held on September 30 at MOVA, the Congress promoted the exchange of […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano continues to strengthen student learning through academic experiences that connect future professionals with real-world environments and the challenges of today’s business and technology sectors. On this occasion, Software Engineering students visited EPM’s Intelligent Building, one of Colombia’s leading technological landmarks. The activity, carried out as part of the IT Management and […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Neiva campus, continues to strengthen student learning through experiences that connect academic training with real-world professional practice. On this occasion, seventh-semester Physiotherapy students participated in the National U-15 Futsal Qualifying Tournament, during the match between the Huila and Bolívar teams, gaining firsthand exposure to competitive sports environments and the interdisciplinary work […]

Ten students from the Physiotherapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Nutrition and Dietetics programs at the María Cano University Foundation (Popayán campus) received certification upon completing the first seminar titled «From Curiosity to the Development of Research Competencies.» This initiative, led by the Cauca Research Roundtable (*Mesa de Investigación del Cauca*), reinforces research training as a strategic […]

Smart wristbands can make it easier to track various health and physical activity indicators. However, determining whether their measurements are reliable requires comparing them with reference methods. In this study, researchers evaluated the ability of a smart wristband to measure resting heart rate by comparing its results with those obtained from an electrocardiogram (ECG). The […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Popayán campus, continues to promote educational and awareness initiatives that contribute to people’s well-being and the creation of safer work environments. On this occasion, the institution participated in the training event “Heroes Who Care, Lives We Protect”, held as part of the commemoration of National Occupational Safety and Health Day. The […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Popayán campus, participated in the event “Sexuality, Decisions, and Well-Being: Building Informed, Free, and Safe Youth”, an initiative organized by the Departmental Health Secretariat of the Cauca Governor’s Office as part of the 2026 Andean Week for the Prevention of Childhood and Adolescent Pregnancy. The event brought together first-semester students from […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano continues to strengthen its connections with industry and academic networks through initiatives that enhance the relevance and continuous improvement of its academic programs. On this occasion, the Software Engineering program within the Faculty of Engineering participated in an academic visit to Globant, a global leader in digital transformation and technological innovation, […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Neiva campus, continues to promote student well-being and retention through its Te Quiero en la U program. On this occasion, 40 first-semester students participated in a Life Skills Workshop designed to strengthen self-awareness, emotional expression, relationship building, and personal development as key components of their educational journey. The activity, entitled “Recognizing […]