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UdeC emeritus professor Fernando Bórquez receives 2026 Vicente Méndez Urrejola Medal of Honour
Fernando Bórquez, an emeritus professor at Chile's Universidad de Concepción, was honoured for his contribution to the region at a ceremony organised by the Presidential Delegation of Ñuble.
Why it matters: Universidad de Concepción sees one of its emeritus professors recognised for his contribution to the region's agricultural, academic and social development.
Universidad de Concepción (UdeC) reported that its emeritus professor Fernando Bórquez received the 2026 Vicente Méndez Urrejola Medal of Honour.
According to the university, Bórquez is an agricultural engineer and a former seremi of Agriculture.
The university said the distinction recognised his contribution to the agricultural, academic and social development of the region, and was presented at a ceremony organised by the Presidential Delegation of Ñuble.
Editor’s view
Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor
The medal goes to a Universidad de Concepción emeritus professor for his contribution to the region's agricultural, academic and social development, and was conferred at a ceremony organised by the Presidential Delegation of Ñuble.
