Teacher categorization: recognition of academic commitment at the UP

Mexico City, March 11, 2025.Since its founding, Universidad Panamericana has stood out for its commitment to quality education and the generation of knowledge. Through a comprehensive educational model based on excellence, innovation and social responsibility, Panamericana trains leaders who have an impact on society.Panamericana trains leaders who have an impact on society.

UP and its positioning in higher education

While the teaching work is widely recognized, the generation of knowledge represents a more specialized field, known and valued by a smaller circle. Panamericana, however, has managed to consolidate itself on both fronts, thanks to the efforts of its academic community.

This is reflected in its positioning in rankings educational rankings national and international rankings, such as the QS World University Rankingsrankings, the THE World University Rankingswhere the performance of its teaching and research staff plays a fundamental role.

The categorization of professors strengthens this prestige by ensuring that faculty remain at the forefront of research, training and professional development. research, training and professional updating..

Commitment to academic excellence

As part of its commitment to academic excellence, Universidad Panamericana encourages its professors to follow a development path that allows them to improve their performance through study and research. 

This effort is recognized at the Research and Teaching Degree Investiture Ceremony, which this year will be held for the fifth time on all three campuses of the UP.which this year will celebrate its fifth edition at UP's three campuses: Aguascalientes, Mexico City y Guadalajara.

Symbols of an academic tradition

The Research and Teaching Degree Investiture Ceremony is not only a formal recognition, but also a meaningful event. is not only a formal recognition, but also a meaningful event. The categorized professors are accompanied by the Panamericana's faculty of Ph. Panamericana's faculty of professors, who accompany them in an act that strengthens the bonds of the academic community.

During the ceremony, both the anthem and the hymn of the Universidad Panamericana and the Gaudeamus Igitur ("Let us rejoice then"), a traditional hymn that has accompanied university life for centuries.

The key elements of the ceremony are:

  • Academic ParadeThe procession will be made up of the doctoral body, previously invested professors, the newly invested and authorities in the presidium presidium. The oldest schools and faculties will precede the youngest.
  • Academic dressThe members of the faculty will wear the academic dress corresponding to their degree and area of study, keeping alive a centuries-old university tradition.
  • Presentation of awards:
  • DiplomaFormal document that accredits the degree and level granted in the investiture.
  • Medal or venerationSilver for teaching, gold for research.

 

  • RosetteRosette: its origin dates back to the 18th century, when Emperor Napoleon instituted it as a symbol of honor and academic eminence. Its flower-shaped design symbolizes knowledge as a starting and ending point.

Pride and commitment to education

At Universidad Panamericana, we are proud to recognize the effort and dedication of these professors, who have maintained a firm commitment to the pursuit of knowledge. 

The Faculty Categorization Ceremony is a testament to the institutional commitment to high-level education, interdisciplinary research and positive impact on society.

This event reinforces our commitment to education and research, reminding us that knowledge is the engine that drives progress and transformation. We invite the entire community to join this celebration, which honors not only academics, but also the mission that unites us: to form leaders who positively impact the world.