The María Cano University Foundation, in partnership with the Food and Nutrition Security Team of the Medellín District – Mayor’s Office, led a new session of the District SAN Lecture, a space that brought together representatives from the public, private, and academic sectors to strengthen the right to food and the sustainability of food systems. […]
The María Cano University Foundation celebrates the recent publication of the article «Interdisciplinary Assessment of Premature Newborns and Their Families in a Hospital Setting in Medellín, Colombia» in the high-impact scientific journal (Q2 in Scimago) Children, the result of rigorous collaborative work among three research groups from our Faculty of Health Sciences: Psique & Sociedad […]
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 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 […]
In partnership with the Medellín Care System, led by the Mayor’s Office, the María Cano University Foundation held a new Health Brigade, specifically aimed at people who care for others. This event took place on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Care Circle in Comuna 8 – UVA La […]
The Fundación Universitaria María Cano officially delivered sports uniforms to the selected students who will represent the institution in the XXXII ASCUN National University Games DAF – Santander 2025, to be held in Bucaramanga from October 17 to 31. The students will participate in disciplines such as badminton, roller skating, 3×3 basketball, taekwondo, karate, and […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano officially launched its new Master’s in Physical Activity for Health, offered in a face-to-face format at its Medellín campus. This graduate program aims to train professional leaders capable of designing and implementing innovative strategies to promote overall well-being, prevent disease, and improve the quality of life in diverse communities. This deepening-type […]