October 2, 2025.— The Universidad Panamericana played a prominent role at the QS Higher Ed Summit: Americas 2025, held on October 2 and 3 at the Hilton Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Under the theme “Generating University Reputation and Influence in the Americas”, the conference focused its discussions on how higher education institutions can build, project, and sustain a solid institutional reputation and growing influence in the region.
Our delegation from the Universidad Panamericana, led by the President of the Universidad Panamericana IPADE, Dr. Fernanda Llergo Bay, and the Dean of the Guadalajara Campus, Dr. Abraham Mendoza, actively participated in networking sessions and inter-institutional collaboration activities.
QS Stars Award
As part of the event, the Universidad Panamericana awarded the QS Stars certification, an international audit that recognizes the academic excellence and institutional quality of leading universities worldwide.
Key Topics at the QS Higher Ed Summit 2025
Over the course of the two-day event, key topics were discussed, including:
- Strategies for enhancing the academic prestige and international standing of universities.
- Institutional innovation, global partnerships, and talent acquisition as drivers of reputation.
- The challenges and opportunities facing Latin American universities in the global context.
- Forums for reflection on inter-institutional collaboration, academic exchange, and new models of higher education.
UP will host the QS Higher Ed Summit 2026
The highlight came at the event’s closing ceremony, when it was announced that the Universidad Panamericana host the QS Higher Ed Summit: Americas 2026.
This appointment represents an international vote of confidence and a historic opportunity to strengthen the university's global presence from Mexico.
Commitment to academic excellence
Through this presence and recognition, the Universidad Panamericana its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and social responsibility, positioning itself as a leader in educational development in Latin America.
