The Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana (Ibero-American International University, UNIB), in collaboration with the Ibero-American University Foundation (FUNIBER), through its Ecuador branch, recently held a graduation ceremony to recognize 75 students who completed their academic programs at universities in FUNIBER’s International University Network. The event took place at the facilities of the Benemérita Sociedad Filantrópica del Guayas and brought together graduates, family members, institutional representatives, and guests.
The ceremony marked the culmination of an academic journey characterized by the perseverance and commitment of the students, who successfully completed their studies.
The degrees were awarded for programs completed at UNIB, the Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana de México (International Ibero-American University of Mexico, UNINI Mexico), and the Universidad Europea del Atlántico (European University of the Atlantic, UNEATLANTICO) in Spain. The graduates completed master’s, specialization, and doctoral programs through distance learning, an option that allowed them to balance their education with other responsibilities.
Officials and institutional representatives attended the ceremony
The ceremony was attended by representatives from FUNIBER Ecuador, the universities of the University Network, and educational institutions across the country. The presiding committee consisted of Mgtr. Enrique Espinel Maila, executive director of FUNIBER Ecuador; Ing. Carla Valdez, coordinator of the Academic Secretariat at FUNIBER Ecuador; Dr. Alexis Cueva, research professor at UNINI Mexico; Msc. Narcisa Briones, representative of the Manuel Chaguay Juárez School in Daule; and Dr. Rossula Martillo, representative of the American School of Guayaquil.
The presence of these representatives underscored the academic and institutional nature of the event, which brought together the various entities involved in the process of educating and supporting students.
The graduates shared their academic experiences
Representing the 75 graduates were Mgtr. Kenia Elizabeth Ripalda Valverde, who earned a Master’s in Education with a Specialization in Higher Education from UNIB; Mgtr. Diego Vicente Guayguacundo Chicaiza, a graduate of the Master’s in University Teaching program at UNINI Mexico; and Mgtr. Valeria Alejandra Niama Yepes, who earned a Master’s in Human Resources Management from UNEATLANTICO.
During their remarks, the graduate representatives expressed their satisfaction at having completed this academic stage and highlighted the value of the education they received in continuing to strengthen their professional and personal trajectories. Likewise, university officials congratulated the new graduates on the perseverance they demonstrated during their studies and acknowledged the support of their families throughout the process.
The ceremony also featured congratulatory messages sent by the rectors of the universities in the University Network, who conveyed their best wishes to the graduates for their achievement.
With this latest diploma presentation, UNIB and FUNIBER reaffirm their commitment to training highly qualified professionals and fostering academic paths that contribute to Ecuador’s social and professional development. Through the Foundation’s Scholarship Program and collaboration with prestigious universities, the University continues to consolidate a model of educational cooperation that promotes excellence, internationalization, and access to lifelong learning opportunities.
