Rector Malkún
In four years as Rector, William Malkún has delivered results worthy of serene recognition. Under his leadership, the University of Cartagena obtained the renewal of Institutional High-Quality Accreditation until 2030, an achievement that summarizes years of academic, administrative, and collective work.
TL;DR
- The University of Cartagena renewed its Institutional High-Quality Accreditation until 2030 under Rector William Malkún.
- The university is ranked internationally by Times Higher Education, placing 1,501 globally and among the top 800 in Medicine and Health.
- Approximately 96% of students now benefit from free education.
- Improvements have been made in educational infrastructure, student welfare, internationalization, and academic programs.
- The number and positioning of research groups and institutes have increased.
- The relationship with the Hospital Universitario del Caribe has been restored.
- The Bolívar Governorate owes over 70,000 million pesos to the university, hindering its development.
- The article advocates for increased support from local government, the private sector, and citizens, framing it as a moral and political obligation.
- A proposed 'Torre 200' research building, which could have been funded by a fraction of current public spending on less impactful projects, is cited as an example of missed opportunity.