Mexico City, October 28. – In a decisive step toward operational excellence, social responsibility, and accountability, the Universidad Panamericana formally received the Institutional and Transparency Accreditation (AIT), granted by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI).
The award was presented on October 28 during the “AIT 2026 Awards Ceremony, ” held at the Lebanese Center.
In this edition, CEMEFI awarded an individual distinction to each of the university’s three campuses—Aguascalientes, Guadalajara, and Mexico City—thereby recognizing the entire university community’s commitment to the highest standards of institutional management.
The event was attended by specialists in university quality management to receive the corresponding accreditations:
- Leonardo Mendoza Hernández, M.A., Assistant to the Vice President for the Aguascalientes Campus.
- Rosa Elizabeth Baigts Gutiérrez, Manager of Accreditation and Certification for the Mexico campus.
- Elizabeth B. González de la Torre, M.A., Manager of Accreditation and Certification for the Aguascalientes and Guadalajara campuses.
They were accompanied by Alina Huerta García, M.A., Institutional Coordinator of Accreditation and Certification.
What is Institutional and Transparency Accreditation (AIT)?
The AIT is an objective and rigorous certification issued by CEMEFI that evaluates and certifies the level of institutional development, corporate governance, legal and tax compliance, as well as transparency in the management of civil society organizations and educational institutions in Mexico.
Obtaining the AIT strengthens the Universidad Panamericana 's standing among its students, faculty, donors, and strategic partners. Among its main benefits are:
- Trust and credibility, by providing public and independent endorsement of the reliability and quality with which the university manages its programs and initiatives.
- Strategic partnerships, by fostering the creation of alliances with companies, foundations, and national and international organizations interested in funding educational, research, or social impact projects.
- A culture of continuous improvement, by establishing a clear framework for optimizing internal processes and enhancing operational efficiency across all its campuses.
By earning AIT 2026 accreditation in Aguascalientes, Guadalajara, and Mexico City, the National Institute of Technology and Higher Education ( Universidad Panamericana ) reaffirms its commitment to training professionals with ethical values, supported by exemplary, transparent institutional management dedicated to the development of society.
To learn more about the significance of this certification and how it contributes to strengthening institutions in Mexico, you can watch this explanatory video on CEMEFI’s AIT Accreditation for Institutionality and Transparency.
