UIW Enters New Collaborative Educational Agreement With Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

San Antonio - November 20, 2024 - The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that it has established a new collaborative agreement with the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). The partnership is aimed at expanding community service programs and practical training through short-term and faculty-led initiatives for domestic UIW students to travel and learn in Mexico.

Photo Caption: UIW Campus Bajio/Irapuato, Mexico

This partnership will also extend to students attending the two UIW campuses in Mexico. The program will put an emphasis on providing immersive learning experiences that bridge cultural and academic knowledge.

"This agreement will foster and enrich exchange of ideas and experiences," says Marcos Fragoso, UIW vice president for International Affairs. "Students will immerse in Mexican culture, explore different approaches to healthcare and business, and gain invaluable intercultural knowledge. This collaboration not only strengthens academic and professional growth but also builds bridges of understanding between our communities."

As part of the agreement, students and faculty will have the opportunity to stay at Centro Fox, which is a prominent cultural and educational center in San Cristóbal founded by former Mexican President Vicente Fox. Centro Fox will serve as the lodging and activity hub for various project engagements.

Practical experiences will be further enriched by hands-on work in a clinic in San Miguel de Allende, offering health and social service programs, as well as academic activities at UNAM's San Miguel de Allende campus. Together, these institutions aim to foster a globalized educational experience that benefits local communities while enhancing students' academic and intercultural skills.

Students are expected to start taking advantage of the new programming in Fall 2025.

Photo Caption: Centro Universitario Incarnate Word/Mexico City, Mexico

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With over 140 years of tradition, the University of the Incarnate Word is committed to educational excellence in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God. UIW programs constitute a liberal education that fosters a well-grounded intellectual resilience, a disposition toward lifelong learning, and an acceptance of responsibility for the ethical consequences of our ideas and actions. Founded in 1881, UIW is the largest Catholic university in the state and the fourth largest private university in Texas. UIW students can choose from degrees offered at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. The University is committed to graduating students with the lowest amount of debt load possible and to help them secure a career that lifts their lives, their families and their communities. With a beautiful main campus in the heart of San Antonio, in 2019, UIW purchased a 10-acre landmark property at 4119 Broadway which increased the footprint of the UIW Broadway Campus by 20%. The building is now known as Founders Hall. UIW has locations throughout San Antonio, two campuses in Mexico and a European Study Center in Strasbourg, France. UIW is a leader in international education, with over 146 "sister schools" in 45 countries and it is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution. The University is a member of the NCAA Division I Southland Conference and is proud to have 25 teams representing 15 different sports. UIW is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.