Fundación Universitaria María Cano continues to strengthen its position as a strategic player within Medellín’s science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship ecosystem after being selected as one of the 20 beneficiary institutions of the Medellín Conecta – Phase II: Strengthen program. This initiative will enhance institutional capabilities through funding of up to COP 35 million to […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano continues to advance innovative academic initiatives that respond to current social needs. In this context, the Occupational Therapy Program has reached a significant milestone with the launch of Practice II: Educational Processes, a new training placement that strengthens the institution’s presence in Antioquia while expanding learning and social impact opportunities for […]

With the goal of consolidating planning efforts and ensuring the success of Science in the Park 2026, the Research Committee of Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Popayán Campus, held a new working session to review organizational progress and define strategies aimed at strengthening this important event dedicated to the social appropriation of knowledge. During the meeting, […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano continues to strengthen its commitment to relevant, flexible, and regionally connected higher education through its active participation in the Innovative Educational Pathways Project, an initiative led by Colombia’s Ministry of National Education in partnership with La Salle University. The project aims to enhance institutional capacities for implementing the National Qualifications Framework […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Cali Campus, participated in the University Fair organized by ICETEX, a career guidance event that brought together students from various secondary education institutions interested in learning about higher education opportunities and professional training pathways. During the event, the university community provided detailed information about the institution’s academic programs, helping students explore options […]

The Research and Innovation in Health Sciences Journal (RIICS) of Fundación Universitaria María Cano has been classified in Category B in the 2026 National Scientific Journal Classification and Recognition Call – Publindex, consolidating its recognition as a high-quality scientific journal and a leading publication in its field of knowledge. This classification was awarded because RIICS […]

With the aim of consolidating cooperation strategies that strengthen research, development, and innovation, Fundación Universitaria María Cano held a working meeting with the research leaders of Susana López de Valencia Hospital. The meeting provided an opportunity for both institutions to identify shared interests, establish collaboration opportunities, and define strategic priorities aimed at enhancing their research […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Neiva Campus, continues to strengthen its commitment to academic excellence and the education of highly qualified professionals through the consolidation of strategic partnerships with healthcare institutions. In this opportunity, the institution held a working meeting with the leadership team of San Francisco de Asís Hospital in the municipality of Palermo, with […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Popayán Campus, through its Specialization in Public Health, continues to strengthen its commitment to social development, community participation, and the creation of healthier environments by consolidating strategic partnerships with social and community stakeholders across the Department of Cauca. As part of this commitment, the institution held a working meeting with community […]

Getting quality sleep and maintaining strong cognitive abilities are essential for studying, working, and managing everyday challenges. Although previous research has shown that sports participation benefits both sleep quality and executive functions—skills such as planning, concentrating, controlling impulses, and remembering information—less was known about how sports, sleep, and cognitive abilities interact, and whether these benefits […]