Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, June 23, 2025. The Universidad Panamericana campus Aguascalientes received the visit of Shinji Horiuchigeneral manager of Fujita Mexico in a key institutional meeting to promote academic internationalization and expand employability opportunities for students abroad, with emphasis on the Japanese market.
Strategic alliance with a company of international stature
Fujita Corporation, founded in 1910 in Japan, is an internationally internationally recognized for its expertise in for its expertise in construction, engineering, industrial infrastructure and sustainable urban development. Throughout its history, it has consolidated strategic alliances with educational institutions around the world, becoming a key partner for the training of specialized talent and the transfer of knowledge. key partner for the training of specialized talent and the transfer of knowledge and expertise..
"The Japanese presence in Aguascalientes represents an invaluable opportunity for the professional development of our students. By strengthening ties with leading companies such as Fujita Corporation, we advance in the internationalization of our academic offerings."commented Mercedes Urzúadean of the School of Engineering of the Universidad Panamericana campus Aguascalientes.
Commitment to internationalization and employability
During the visit, meetings were held with university authorities to explore possible avenues of collaboration in areas such as professional internships, academic liaison programs, joint innovation and development projects, as well as opportunities for postgraduate studies.
In particular, the mutual interest in strengthening the relationship in the fields of engineering, architecture and high-level specialized training was mutual interest in strengthening the relationship in the fields of engineering, architecture and high-level specialized training.
This meeting represents a significant step in strengthening Universidad Panamericana's global vision, aligned with its commitment to train professionals with an international perspective and with access to broader and more competitive employability networks."These types of agreements allow our future engineers and architects to be trained with global standards that expand their vision of the world"added the dean.
Fujita Mexico's delegation was composed by Mr. Shinji Horiuchigeneral manager; Nizi Key Salvadortranslator; José Alejandro Tostado, Human Resources representative; and Luis Alberto Laresfrom the Value Engineering area.
On behalf of Universidad Panamericana, Dr. Ramiro Velázquez and Dr. Ramiro Velázquez, respectively, participated. Dr. Ramiro VelázquezVice Rector of the Aguascalientes campus, Dr. Ramiro Velázquez; Mtra. Mercedes Urzúadean of the School of Engineering; and Mtro. Luis Arturo Méndezdean of the School of Architecture.
Also present were Israel GallegosDirector of Institutional Development; Mtro. Paulina LeónDirector of International Affairs, Dr. Isaí Reyes Dr. Isaí ReyesDirector of Graduate Engineering; and Mtra. Karen RodríguezDirector of Civil Engineering and Administration.
A collaboration for the academic and professional future
By establishing links with multinational companies such as Fujita, the university strengthens its internationalization strategy with purpose, creating new opportunities for academic development, global employability and innovation with social impact.
Learn more about Universidad Panamericana 's School of Engineering at: https://www.up.edu.mx/educacion-universidad-facultad-de-ingenieria/
