As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen international academic cooperation, the Fundación Universitaria María Cano – Medellín campus welcomes a group of students from the National University of Costa Rica (UNA), enrolled in the Bachelor’s programs in Human Movement and Physical Preparation and Sports Rehabilitation. The visiting students are participating in an academic mobility […]
The Nutrition and Dietetics Program of the María Cano University Foundation held the academic event “Analysis of the Right to Food in Colombia”, organized within the framework of the course Progressive Right to Food and led by Professor Paula Andrea Giraldo Sánchez, from the program’s Public Health line. The event aimed to promote reflection on the […]
The María Cano University Foundation has been selected by the Ellucian Foundation to receive a global grant of USD 10,000 as part of the PATH Scholarship Program 2025, aimed at supporting students facing financial challenges. This international recognition highlights the institution’s commitment to creating opportunities and strengthening student well-being. The Ellucian Foundation, established in 2020 […]
The Fundación Universitaria María Cano Medellín stood out as a key ally of the Mayor’s Office of Medellín during the Medellín for All Festival 2025, particularly through its participation in the closing event, The Great Night of Women. The university was represented by Rector Hugo Alberto Valencia Porras and Vice-Rector for Extension and Social Outreach, Paola […]
The María Cano University Foundation, Cali campus, had an outstanding participation in the Guayacán Showcase of the 2025 Showroom, a space for connection and learning organized by the WWB Colombia Foundation. This event brought together 30 participants in a collaborative work session where findings, challenges, and results of projects supported by the Research Fund were […]
The research professors Diana Paola Montealegre Suárez, Maira Alejandra Camargo Valderrama, and the director of the Neiva campus, Diana María Salazar Rojas, proudly share their most recent publication in the journal Medicina y Seguridad en el Trabajo, titled “Burnout Syndrome Associated with Occupational Characteristics of Health Workers.” This study also involved faculty members from various […]
On this occasion, students from the Fundación Universitaria María Cano, from sixth to eighth semester, were invited to participate. Additionally, Professor Ana María Velasco Muñoz took part as a guest speaker on October 2 and 3, 2025, in the 2nd Cauca Symposium on Updates in Cerebrovascular Disease – ACMI Cauca Chapter, an in-person academic event […]
Students from the Physiotherapy Program at Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Popayán campus, continue to reinforce their social commitment through community-based internships. During these sessions, the future physiotherapists promote health and well-being in local communities by conducting prevention, education, and healthy lifestyle activities. This effort, an integral part of their academic training, highlights the essential role […]
The Fundación Universitaria María Cano, from its Medellín campus and with live transmission to the Cali, Neiva, and Popayán campuses, held a talk titled The Power of Micro-credentials. The event featured expert José Obdulio Curvelo Hassán, who shared his knowledge about this innovative educational approach. Micro-credentials are digital or physical certifications that validate specific skills […]
The Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Cali campus, continues to strengthen its international ties through academic exchanges that promote the sharing of knowledge and cultures. On this occasion, the institution held an enriching academic encounter with the Universidad Santo Tomás de Chile, offering students and professors a space to share experiences related to gastronomy, dialects, tourist […]