Zapopan, Jalisco; May 6th, 2025The Universidad Panamericana campus Guadalajara strengthens its commitment to the environment by signing a historical historic collaboration agreement with the the state and municipal DIFs of Guadalajara and Zapopan, reaffirming its vocation of service and socialreaffirming its vocation of service and social bonding.
The signing took place on April 30 and was led by Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrade. Abraham Mendoza Andraderector of the Guadalajara campus; Maye Villa, head of the DIF Jalisco; Ana Gabriela Barragan, of DIF Guadalajara; y Michelle Greicha Frangiefrom DIF Zapopan. This agreement represents a significant alliance between the academy and the public institutionswith the objective of transforming the social reality from the human human education and concrete action.
Actions that benefit society
During the ceremony, Dr. Mendoza Andrade emphasized that this effort seeks to understand and respond to social needs. to understand and respond to social needs needs from the heart of the university:
"For the last year and a half, time has also led us to reflect on the mission of the university institution in general and that is where the great need to dialogue with the environment arises, to translate social needs into actions that generate a real impact."Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrade mentioned.
Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrade also emphasized the Christian inspiration Christian inspiration inspiration that guides the Universidad Panamericana, recalling the example of Pope Francis Pope Francis' example in speaking about the true meaning of mercy.
"Recently I was trying to explain to my children what mercy means and I found a definition that seemed very profound. It comes from two roots: missere, which means misery, and cord, which refers to the heart. In other words, it is about understanding the needs of others from the heart, with compassion and empathy", he shared.he shared.
The rector related this reflection to the figure of Pope Francis, stressing that his legacy was precisely to open the doors to all, excluding no one. "He left us a great example by always acting with mercy, welcoming those who needed it most," he concluded.he concluded.
Agreement with human value
During her speech, Maye Villa, head of DIF Jalisco, emphasized that these agreements are worthwhile thanks to the human formation that permeates the Universidad Panamericana.
"Thanks to all the work team of the Universidad Panamericana because we see their love, how they are committed day by day in this help to the municipal (agencies) and now the state DIF"., said Maye Villa.
He added: "It only remains to tell you congratulations and keep fighting so that all the students continue in this humane treatment and with this great love for people and for the human being and that they do not fail to see in the other that, as we know, there is God, who moves us to be more complete in all our actions.".
Youth as an engine of change
Finally, Michelle Greicha Frangiehead of DIF Zapopan, emphasized the fundamental role played by the university students in the transformation of the country. She stressed the need for students to know the social reality from their first semesters and actively participate in its improvement: "Mexico cannot wait for them to graduate. They must act from today"..
As a first tangible result of this agreement, Universidad Panamericana is already hosting a psychopedagogical refresher course in conjunction with DIF Guadalajara. psychopedagogical refresher course in conjunction with the DIF Guadalajaraaimed at professionals who work with vulnerable populations.
Action with social sense
With this type of alliances, Universidad Panamericana consolidates its position as a leading institution in social responsibility. leading institution in social responsibility, integratingintegrating academic knowledge with actions that directly benefit the community, and demonstrating that integral education and civic integral education and civic commitment are fundamental pillars of its identity.
Learn more about the mission of Universidad Panamericana at: https://www.up.edu.mx/sobre-la-universidad-fundamentos-y-valores/
