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UNAM rector joins Spanish-language evaluation service's steering committee work in Madrid

Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas, rector of UNAM, took part in the Steering Committee work of the International Spanish Language Evaluation Service in Madrid, the university reported.

Photo: Régis Lachaume / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Why it matters: UNAM presents its rector's part in the service's Steering Committee work in Madrid as reaffirming its commitment to promoting Spanish worldwide.

UNAM reported that its rector, Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas, participated in the work of the Steering Committee of the Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española (International Spanish Language Evaluation Service).

According to the university, the committee's work took place in Madrid.

UNAM said it was reaffirming its commitment to promoting the Spanish language around the world.

Editor’s view

Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor

UNAM's rector has taken part in the Steering Committee work of the International Spanish Language Evaluation Service in Madrid, which the university presents as a renewed commitment to promoting Spanish worldwide.

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