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Institutional development · Leadership and governance · Chile

Chile's UDA marks 45 years as rector cites five-year accreditation in end-of-term report

At UDA's 45th anniversary event, rector Forlin Aguilera reviewed his first term of 2022–2026, pointing to five-year accreditation and stronger academic, scientific and regional ties.

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Why it matters: UDA's rector closed his first 2022–2026 term with a report citing five-year accreditation, at an event that also included an announcement for its Faculty of Medicine.

According to Chile's Council of Rectors, UDA rector Forlin Aguilera presented a review of his management at the university's 45th anniversary, as his first term, covering 2022 to 2026, came to a close.

The rector highlighted the university's five-year accreditation, academic and scientific strengthening, and closer links with its region.

The event also featured an announcement described as important for the Faculty of Medicine, and members of the university community were honoured for 25 years of service.

Editor’s view

Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor

The review marks the close of rector Forlin Aguilera's first term at UDA, covering 2022 to 2026, with five-year accreditation among the achievements he cited.

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