As part of a collaborative initiative between Institución Educativa El Túnel in Cajibío and Fundación Universitaria María Cano, a Parent School session was conducted with the participation of the Physiotherapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Nutrition programs. During this session, key topics related to well-being, holistic development, and the promotion of healthy habits were addressed, benefiting both students […]
Within the framework of academic training and the strengthening of competencies in the field of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Popayán campus, held an academic session focused on reflecting on the role of physiotherapists specialized in OHS in return-to-work processes. The event featured the participation of Martín Alonso Ruiz Orozco, a physician […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano is undergoing an audit under the NTC 5555:2011 and NTC 5580:2011 standards at its Medellín and Cali campuses, as part of an institutional effort to strengthen its Quality Management System. The on-site audit is being conducted on Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 15, with the participation of auditors Gloria Díaz […]
Within the framework of the Second Cauca Dairy Fair, held on April 11 and 12 in the city of Popayán, Fundación Universitaria María Cano actively participated through its Nutrition and Dietetics program, contributing from academia to the strengthening of initiatives that promote regional development and food security. This event serves as a platform to highlight […]
The Speech-Language Pathology program developed a professional development seminar titled “Research, Action, and Participation in the Social Determination of Health,” an academic space aimed at strengthening the competencies of students in clinical practice from a critical, reflective, and interdisciplinary perspective. The activity featured guest speakers from the Universidad del Cauca, who shared experiences and reflections […]
As part of its commitment to strengthening the Internal Quality Assurance System, Fundación Universitaria María Cano carried out its Management Review session, a strategic space led by the Rector, Hugo Alberto Valencia Porras, and the Planning and Quality Office. This session enabled a comprehensive analysis of the progress and results achieved across all institutional areas […]
Within the framework of the Comprehensive Health Services Fair organized by the Hospital Universitario San José de Popayán, the active participation of ninth-semester Speech-Language Pathology students from Fundación Universitaria María Cano stood out, as they contributed to community well-being through health promotion and prevention activities under clinical supervision. The activity, held on April 7 and […]
On March 26 and 27, 2026, María Cano University Foundation welcomes academic peer reviewers from the Ministry of National Education, Claudia Andrea Ramírez Perdomo and Dolly Orfilia Arias Torres, to its Popayán campus as part of the process to obtain official accreditation for the undergraduate Nursing program in this important city in southwestern Colombia. This […]
Parkinson’s disease is commonly associated with motor symptoms such as tremors and movement difficulties; however, it can also significantly affect the voice, impacting communication and quality of life. In this context, researchers conducted a study aimed at analyzing vocal alterations in individuals with Parkinson’s through a comprehensive approach, addressing a less visible but essential dimension […]
As part of its commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships, the Popayán campus of Fundación Universitaria María Cano carried out a community-focused activity in collaboration with the Coprocenva Savings and Credit Cooperative, an allied organization with which it maintains an active cooperation agreement. During the activity, seventh-semester Physiotherapy students led a session for older adults, providing practical […]