Newsletter #14: PROTECTING MIGRANTS: UNAM’S COMMITMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS

UNAM President Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas urged Mexican society to unite in addressing the pressing challenges facing Mexican communities in the United States and to support governmental initiatives aimed at responding to the evolving crisis.

He underscored the need to establish robust support mechanisms for migrants who may be impacted by policies recently announced by the incoming U.S. administration.

CEPE at UNAM: A Hub for Spanish Learning and Mexican Culture

Through its Center for Foreign Language Teaching (CEPE), UNAM reaffirms its role as a cultural bridge by welcoming 448 students from 51 countries this winter. The program integrates Spanish language instruction with an immersive exploration of Mexico’s rich cultural heritage.

The diverse cohort, aged 18 to 74, includes students at various academic levels, from high school to doctoral programs.

Young Stars and Galaxies Share Gas-Jet Secrets

An international research team has discovered that gas jets ejected by young protostars, such as HH 80-81, are shaped and directed by helical magnetic fields similar to those observed in supermassive black holes.

Led by Adriana Rodríguez Kamenetzky, with contributions from UNAM researchers Alice Pasetto, Carlos Carrasco González, and Luis Felipe Rodríguez, the study supports the theory of a universal mechanism for aligning and collimating these jets.

A Decade of LIIGH Genomic Excellence

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, UNAM’s International Laboratory for Human Genome Research (LIIGH) has established itself as a global leader in scientific innovation.

Located in Juriquilla, Querétaro, it is UNAM’s only facility exclusively dedicated to advanced research in autoimmune diseases, paleogenomics, and acral melanoma, using state-of-the-art technology.

The UNAM Chicago campus, in collaboration with the Office for International Cooperation and Internationalization (DGECI), has supported 17 graduates through the Program to Promote Degree Completion for Academic Activities Abroad (PITAAE).

Backed by UNAM’s Program for Alumni and Retired Faculty (PVEAJU), this initiative enhances participants’ English proficiency while enabling them to apply their expertise in international contexts.