The history of the “ Universidad Panamericana ” cannot be understood without looking to its deepest roots: the inspiration drawn from the message of St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer. His view of daily life as a path toward human and spiritual fulfillment laid the foundation for an educational vision that remains alive today in every classroom, every project, and every student.
Professionals of integrity with a commitment to social responsibility
The dream of founding the National Autonomous University of Mexico ( Universidad Panamericana ) arose in a Mexico that needed strong institutions capable of training professionals of integrity and leaders with a deep commitment to society. From its very beginnings, the University was conceived not only as a place for the transmission of knowledge, but also as a way of life in which truth, freedom, and personal responsibility were the pillars of education.
Throughout this journey, Carlos Llano has played a key role. His reflections on business, education, and youth continue to resonate within our academic community. Llano viewed the university as a place where intellectual rigor must be accompanied by a profound human perspective. “Education is much more than teaching,”, he used to say, and that principle continues to guide our work to this day.
Business and Family
In the model of the “ Universidad Panamericana,” business, family, and society are not viewed in isolation. These dimensions are intertwined and form part of the university’s mission: to produce men and women who know how to integrate knowledge with ethics, professional competence with solidarity, and personal success with a commitment to the common good.
More than five decades later, the University of the Holy Family ( Universidad Panamericana ) stands as a living testament to that initial vision. Thousands of graduates—professionals, leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs—carry with them not only an outstanding academic education but also the legacy of a formation grounded in values. And at the heart of that legacy lies St. Josemaría’s vision: the idea that every job, every effort, and every achievement can be a way to serve and transform the world.
Today, in a global and ever-changing world, the Universidad Panamericana remains true to that spirit. We innovate, grow, and look toward the future with the certainty that our greatest strength lies in the community we form: students, teachers, families, and alumni who, each in their own way, embody the essence of our origins.
A Legacy That Endures in a Changing World
Universidad Panamericana was not founded as just another project, but as a calling. And that calling—nurtured by the philosophy of St. Josemaría and enriched by the teachings of Carlos Llano—continues to set our course: to educate people capable of changing the world through their profession, their family, and their daily lives. That is the model that sets us apart, and that is the legacy that commits us to always looking forward, without forgetting where we came from.
Author's information:
Dr. Claudia Romero
Research Professor, School of Communication.
