The Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) held a ceremony on Apr. 16 to honor Distinguished Figures, Outstanding Alumni, and Illustrious Alumni as part of its 475th anniversary celebrations. The event brought together university officials, graduates, and notable figures from across the country.
The recognition ceremony was led by Rector Dr. Jeri Gloria Ramón Ruffner de Vega, joined by other university authorities and representatives from government and cultural institutions. Honorees included historian Melecio Tineo Morón, academic Fray Rómulo Vásquez Gavidia, Brigadier General Juan Urbano Revilla, as well as professionals such as Félix Alberto Paz Quiroz and former Prime Minister Luis María Solari de la Fuente.
During her address, Ramón Ruffner de Vega said: “Today we pay tribute to careers that represent effort, excellence and commitment to Peru. Each of you reflects the San Marcos spirit that transforms realities through knowledge and service.” She also added: “San Marcos not only trains professionals but forms citizens with social awareness who can take on the country’s great challenges. This recognition is also a message for our new generations: the path of effort and excellence always opens doors.”
According to the official website, UNMSM promotes cultural and social well-being through initiatives supporting responsibility, equity, inclusion, and sustainable development. The university operates multiple campuses including its central facility in Lima as well as provincial extensions throughout Peru.
UNMSM leads public universities in rankings from QS World University Rankings, Scimago Institutions Rankings, and Webometrics according to its official website. It is recognized by Peru’s constitution as an autonomous public entity focused on advancing knowledge dissemination and national sustainable development.
The institution offers 81 undergraduate programs along with postgraduate options while promoting research activities and community outreach efforts according to its official website. As a top-ranked public institution globally among universities assessed in international rankings,the official website reports it continues its mission of advancing education for national progress.
As UNMSM marks more than four centuries since its founding in 1551,the official website affirms it remains committed to fostering leadership opportunities for future generations while strengthening engagement with Peruvian society.
