The María Cano University Foundation (Popayán campus) reaffirmed its commitment to transforming collective health by leading the international seminar «Public Health in Colombia: A Commitment to Collective Transformation.» This academic event was held to commemorate National Public Health Worker Day and was organized in partnership with the María Auxiliadora University in Lima, Peru. The event […]
How can we understand a community’s health needs without knowing its territory, culture, and the knowledge that shapes its history? This question guided the academic experience of students from the eighth cohort of the Public Health Specialization at Fundación Universitaria María Cano, who explored the social and cultural realities of the municipality of Silvia, Cauca. […]
On August 24 and 25, the María Cano University Foundation hosted a visit by collaborative peers as part of its journey toward multi-campus institutional accreditation. This process of guidance, feedback, and technical validation made it possible to analyze the institution’s progress regarding the conditions required for a future formal evaluation by the National Accreditation Council […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Popayán Campus, proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of Mayerli Sinisterra, a fourth-semester Physiotherapy student, who won the bronze medal at the first qualifying tournament for the “Rito Rojas Ayala” National Games, held in Bogotá from July 15 to 24. Her performance secured a place in the 2027 National Games, which will […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Popayán Campus, continues to strengthen its commitment to health promotion and community well-being through the active participation of its academic programs in spaces dedicated to knowledge sharing, professional development, and academic discussion. On this occasion, the Speech-Language Pathology Program participated in the 10th Breastfeeding Symposium, organized by Hospital Universitario San José […]
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, […]
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, 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 […]
Medellín, Cali, and Popayán served as the setting for a rewarding seven-week experience of internationalization, knowledge exchange, and cultural immersion. Fundación Universitaria María Cano successfully concluded a new edition of the DELFÍN Program (Summer Program for Scientific and Technological Research of the Pacific), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening borderless research and the comprehensive development of […]