With immense pride, we celebrate the outstanding achievement of María José Duque Castaño, a student in the Physiotherapy program at the Medellín campus and a member of the Colombian National Karate Do Team, who proudly represented our country and our institution at the 2026 Pan American Karate Do Championship, held in Macaé (Rio de Janeiro, […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano’s Cali Campus played a leading role in the official launch of “Community Dialogues, Leaderships that Transform,” a strategy promoted by the Government of Valle del Cauca through the Community Action Subsecretariat, part of the Department of Development, Inclusion, and Social Participation. The launch event was held virtually and brought together more […]
As part of the collaborative efforts led by the ASIES Cauca Research Committee, a new working session was held to strengthen the planning and coordination of Science in the Park 2026, an initiative designed to promote the social appropriation of knowledge and foster interest in science, research, and innovation throughout the Department of Cauca. During […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Popayán Campus, continues to strengthen its commitment to applied research and innovation in healthcare through a theoretical-practical workshop on the use of the GYKO PRO inertial system, a specialized technology that enhances biomechanical assessment processes and supports research aimed at improving people’s quality of life. The activity was designed for faculty […]
Ensuring that high-performance athletes train safely and effectively has become increasingly important. To achieve this, specialists require tools capable of accurately assessing how the cardiovascular and respiratory systems respond during exercise, as traditional methods do not always reflect the specific demands of each sport. Until recently, stress tests and cardiovascular monitoring systems were available, but […]
Collaboration among higher education institutions, government agencies, and healthcare organizations continues to be a key strategy for addressing the challenges faced by communities. In this context, the III Cardiovascular and Metabolic Care Pathway Diploma Program is advancing successfully. Led by the Departmental Health Secretariat of Cauca and the Municipal Health Secretariat of Popayán, the initiative […]
The academic community celebrates a new advancement in knowledge production with the publication of the scientific article titled “Scenarios for Entrepreneurship: The Experience of Two Higher Education Institutions in Medellín.” This work, led by professors Jhon F. Santos, Ana María Pérez Naranjo, and Marleny Arcila Aristizábal (FUMC), as well as professor Natali Molina Paneso (IU […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano reaffirmed its commitment to social transformation and the comprehensive protection of children and adolescents in Colombia by certifying 723 educational agents from the Colombian Family Welfare Institute (ICBF) in the prevention, identification, and response to different forms of violence, as well as in family strengthening strategies. This achievement was made possible […]
When discussing athletic success, attention is often focused on training hours, physical preparation, and discipline. However, a study highlighted by the Research and Innovation in Health Sciences Journal (RIICS) emphasizes another key factor in achieving peak performance: sleep quality. Although several studies have documented sleep-related challenges among elite athletes, little is known about how athletes […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano welcomed 42 students from higher education institutions in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, who will carry out academic and research internships at the Medellín, Cali, and Popayán campuses as part of the Interinstitutional Program for the Strengthening of Research and Graduate Studies of the Pacific – Delfín Program. Participation in this international […]