Francisco Piedrahita Plata, former rector of Universidad Icesi, passed away
Francisco Piedrahita Plata, an engineer, business executive, and former rector of Universidad Icesi, died at the age of 80, as confirmed by the educational institution and his family.
TL;DR
- Francisco Piedrahita Plata, former rector of Universidad Icesi, died at age 80.
- He dedicated his life to university education, institutional strengthening, and linking education with regional development.
- Piedrahita served as rector of Universidad Icesi for 25 years, overseeing its academic, administrative, and social growth.
- His career included over two decades at Organización Carvajal, influencing his vision for education's role in development.
- He co-founded the Fundación Gabriel Piedrahita Uribe after the loss of his son, focusing on teacher training.
- Piedrahita retired as rector in 2021 but remained involved with the university's superior council.