The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) announced on Apr. 20 that its University Council held a regular session on Feb. 18, addressing key academic, administrative, and student support topics.
These discussions are important for the university community as they shape policies affecting education quality, research output, and student services at PUCP.
During the session, Rector Julio del Valle opened by thanking council members for their ongoing commitment to the institution. Vice-Rector Mónica Bonifaz then invited Miguel Echegoyen of Mall Service to present a report on Plaza San Miguel’s 2025 results and plans for 2026. The presentation included updates on strategic planning indicators from the previous year and objectives set for the coming year.
Professor Iván Lanegra presented an institutional project related to the upcoming electoral process. He outlined actions such as decentralized dialogues, creation of electoral content, promotion of basic democratic consensus, and development of an agenda based on citizen agreements aimed at strengthening an informed university community committed to democratic values.
Dr. Oscar Miranda and Magister Oscar Pain provided information about Beca 18 – Pronabec scholarships. Dr. Nadia Gamboa reported on faculty management issues including hiring processes, changes in dedication levels, tenure track appointments, workload reductions, contract renewals, requests concerning retired faculty members, visiting professors’ lists, processed leaves of absence, winners of innovation funds in teaching practices, and special allocations for high research performance.
Dean Norma Rubio updated council members about Math Camp—a program designed to help pre-admitted students transition into university life.
The council approved two measures: reconstitution of the Mental Health Committee with Professor Cecilia Chau as president; and modifications to the University Council’s meeting calendar for 2026.
The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú promotes cultural and social wellbeing by emphasizing contributions in education and research according to its official website. The institution operates under its own framework with RUC number 20155945860 according to its official website. Academic achievements are highlighted through news reports drawing from expertise among professors and researchers according to its official website.
Communication efforts are led by PUCP’s Dirección de Comunicación Institucional according to its official website. The news portal evolved from a printed magazine started in 2005 into a digital platform offering multimedia content according to its official website. Through these channels PUCP serves communities across Peru with academic insights according to its official website.
As stated by PUCP’s communications team: “It is an official news outlet sharing academic successes and university endeavors in research and education. It presents reports and multimedia materials on institutional activities and societal topics. It began as a publication in 2005,” according to its official website.
