Zapopan, Jalisco, October 14, 2025. – With pride and excitement, the Universidad Panamericana GuadalajaraUniversidad Panamericana held a ceremony to present the Ceneval Award for Excellence in Academic Performance (EGEL) for the July–December 2024 period, in recognition of 23 graduates who stood out for their outstanding academic achievement.
This achievement places them among the top 2.3% of students in the country, reaffirming Panamericana’s commitment to a well-rounded education and academic excellence.
A recognition of hard work and well-rounded education
The event was presided over by Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrade, Dean of the Guadalajara Campus, accompanied by distinguished education officials: Ms. Fanny Valdivia Márquez, Undersecretary of Higher Education for the State of Jalisco;Dr. Rafael Hernández Cázares, Director of Institutional Development; Dr. Carlos López Hernández, Vice Dean of the Guadalajara Campus; and Ms. Mariana Belén García Avelar, Assistant Director of Alumni.
“What we are celebrating this afternoon is not just an outstanding result on a national exam; above all, it is confirmation of the educational process you have been building over all these years,”said Dr. Abraham Mendoza during his speech.
An honor that reflects years of hard work and comprehensive training
The Ceneval Award for Excellence in EGEL Performance, presented by the National Center for Higher Education Assessment (Ceneval), recognizes graduates who achieve outstanding results in all sections of the General Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Exam.
Since 2012, more than 2.3 million students have taken the exam, but only 53,706 have achieved the highest level of excellence. Among them are the 23 graduates of Panamericana, who today embody the talent, discipline, and commitment that define this institution.
“Ceneval assesses knowledge and skills, but over the years you have developed a character—and it is that steadfast, level-headed, and consistent character that is evident today in this recognition,”Dr. Mendoza noted.
During the ceremony, the president emphasized that this recognition goes beyond the results of an exam, as it represents the culmination of a process of personal, professional, and human growth.
“Achieving excellence in the EGEL is not an endpoint, but a starting point, a launching pad,”he said.
He emphasized that the Universidad Panamericana seeks to go beyond technical training by educating individuals capable of providing intelligent and humane solutions to the challenges of the world around us.
“Dream, and you’ll fall short”
For her part, Ms. Fanny Valdivia Márquez shared a deeply inspiring message with the honorees and their families: “I love seeing the parents here… seeing them now, as part of this great shared success, also fills me with immense pride and gratitude for this institution. As St. Josemaría used to say, dream, and you’ll still fall short.”
The official emphasized that the achievements of the students at La Panamericana are no accident, but rather the result of a well-rounded, humanistic education that encourages young people to put their knowledge to work for the benefit of others.
“What Jalisco needs most—and what Mexico needs most—are young people committed to excellence, to a culture of hard work, to a culture of dedication, but above all to a culture of service. If we dedicate our learning and our education to the good of others, wherever you are, you will be a little ray of light and radiate solidarity, empathy, and hard work,” he said.
The Value of Pan-American Excellence
The event concluded with the presentation of awards and commemorative pistols—symbols of a culture of merit and hard work—to the 23 distinguished graduates of the bachelor’s degree programs in Business Administration, Accounting, and Marketing.
Among them are: Aranza Lizbeth Arellano Gómez, Pablo del Río Sousa, Alan Bernardo Godínez Ayala, Fralia Kristin González Gutiérrez, Andrea Montserrat Vázquez Infante, Paulina Vázquez Hernández, Karina Michelle Velasco Vázquez, and other outstanding students from the Guadalajara Campus.
The president concluded his message with a call for reflection and responsible action:“The excellence we recognize today cannot be reduced to a mere number or a certificate. It must translate into concrete decisions that make our processes fairer, ensure more dignified treatment of every individual, and make the practices we use more sustainable.”
He also added:“Congratulations on what we are celebrating today, and above all, thank you for what you will do with what you receive today: turn it into service, a strong work ethic, and tangible hope for those around you.”
The Universidad Panamericana: A Source of Pride That Transcends Borders
This ceremony reaffirms the Universidad Panamericana commitment Universidad Panamericana educating leaders of integrity who are capable of transforming society through their talent and dedication to service.
The Ceneval Award for Excellence in EGEL Performance is not only an academic achievement but also a reflection of Panamericana’s educational model, which focuses on shaping individuals who live purposefully, inspire others, and leave a lasting impact on society.
Learn more about our university's educational model at: https://www.up.edu.mx/sobre-la-universidad-modelo-educativo/
