Academic unit: Office of the President
News about initiatives and events led by the President's Office of UC Chile.
President De la Llera inaugurates Academic year with tribute to the Pope and calls on UC Chile voices to impact the country
The UC Chile President gave his first speech at an opening ceremony after assuming the position in March this year. In it, he paid tribute to His Holiness Pope…
UC Chile joins the Church's condolences on the death of Pope Francis
Considered the Pontiff of mercy, synodality, and ecumenism, he addressed urgent and relevant topics such as ecclesial renewal, the environment, interreligious…
Juan Carlos de la Llera Takes Office as President of UC Chile for the 2025-2030 Term
An extraordinary extended session of the Honorable Superior Council took place in the Juan Francisco Fresno Hall at the UC Chile Central Campus, presided over…
The End of an Era: UC Chile's Outgoing President Sánchez Reflects on 15 Years of Service
After leading UC Chile for three consecutive terms, Ignacio Sánchez reflects on his tenure, marked by close ties with the community and a generational shift in…
International Congress Reflects on the Mission of Catholic Educators
During 2024, for the first time in Chile, the World Union of Catholic Teachers (UMEC-WUCT) hosted its International Assembly, titled “The Identity of Catholic…
Juan Carlos de la Llera is the new president of UC Chile
The former dean of the Faculty of Engineering and current full professor, Juan Carlos de la Llera, is a UC Chile engineering graduate, holds a Ph.D. from the…
UC Chile and Friends UC Strengthen Their Strategic Alliance to Expand Opportunities
During its traditional board meeting in New York, led by UC Chile President Ignacio Sánchez and Friends UC President Sava Thomas, the valuable fundraising…
UC Chile and Tantauco Foundation Partner to Advance Research and Training in Conservation
The memorandum of understanding between UC Chile’s Network of Research Centers and Field Stations (RCER) and the Tantauco Park Foundation will promote research…
UC Chile authorities open new doors of academic collaboration with India
On an unprecedented trip to India, UC Chile's President, Ignacio Sánchez, accompanied by the Vice President for International Affairs, Lilian Ferrer, met with…
International Network Addresses Main Challenges of Leadership in Higher Education
The International Association of University Presidents, made up of more than 120 higher education institutions, met at UC Chile to discuss the role of…
Shaping the Future: Transformative Education in a Changing World
What are the biggest challenges for education worldwide? What role should universities play in addressing them? What type of education should they provide?
UC Chile Ranked Among Top 100 Universities Worldwide, Achieving Goal 14 Years Ahead of Schedule
UC Chile continues to shine in the QS Rankings 2025 and is now among the world's top 100 institutions. The university’s main strengths continue to be academic…