Author: David Daniel Ramirez

UNICDA students strengthen their training in hotel management through field practice in Punta Cana

As part of their academic training process and with the goal of connecting the knowledge acquired in the classroom with the real dynamics of the tourism sector, students from the Tourism and Hotel Management course at Universidad Domínico Americano (UNICDA) completed a field practice session from July 31 to August 2 at the facilities of Serenade Caribe Club Resort & Spa Punta Cana.

The activity was supervised by instructor Lic. Francesca Vásquez and allowed students to gain firsthand insight into the processes involved in managing and operating a hotel establishment through meetings with executives and managers from various areas of the complex.

During the program, participants had the opportunity to learn about the functions, challenges, and best practices of essential areas for hotel operations, including resident management, housekeeping, human resources, entertainment, security, kitchen, mixology, and marketing. These exchange sessions helped broaden their perspective on the comprehensive management of tourism enterprises and the importance of coordination among different departments.

The experience contributed to strengthening the students’ professional competencies by enabling them to compare classroom concepts with real-world situations and processes inherent to the hotel industry. Furthermore, it fostered a broader perspective on the challenges, opportunities, and trends that characterize the strategic and operational management of the sector.

Initiatives of this nature are part of UNICDA’s commitment to an education oriented toward the practical application of knowledge and a continuous bridge between academia and the productive sector. Interacting with active professionals provides students with real-world benchmarks to understand market demands and prepare to face the challenges of their future professional careers.

Universidad Domínico Americano expresses its gratitude to the team at Serenade Caribe Club Resort & Spa Punta Cana for their willingness to welcome the students and share their knowledge and experiences, thereby helping to strengthen the ties between academia and the tourism industry.

Through learning experiences like this one, UNICDA reaffirms its commitment to training professionals who are capable of understanding, managing, and contributing to the sustainable and competitive development of the national tourism sector.

Agreement between UNICDA and ONAPI strengthens their commitment to innovation and industrial property

The Universidad Domínico Americano (UNICDA) and the National Office of Industrial Property (ONAPI) formalized an inter-institutional agreement to establish a Peripheral Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) at UNICDA.

This initiative will provide our academic community with access to tools, technological information, and specialized assistance in industrial property, with guidance in areas such as patents, distinctive signs, and specialized database searches.

The new center will also promote training sessions, workshops, and activities aimed at students, faculty, researchers, and entrepreneurs, providing them with resources to identify the potential of their projects, strengthen their innovation processes, and explore mechanisms to protect their creations.

The agreement was signed by Salvador Ramos, Director General of ONAPI, and Enrique Fernández, Rector of UNICDA, who highlighted the importance of facilitating the university community’s access to specialized services that contribute to the development of new ideas and solutions.

With the inclusion of UNICDA, the National Network of Technology and Innovation Support Centers now totals seven Peripheral TISCs in educational institutions across the country, strengthening the innovation, research, and intellectual property ecosystem in the Dominican Republic.

At UNICDA, we continue to forge alliances that turn knowledge and ideas into opportunities to transform our environment.

Students of Tourism and Hospitality Management create memorable experiences as part of their final internships

As part of the final practical projects for the Event Planning course, taught by professor Wendy Queliz, students majoring in Tourism and Hospitality Management continue to put into practice the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired throughout their academic training by planning and organizing deeply meaningful celebrations.

This experience allowed them to apply classroom learning to real-world scenarios, working alongside individuals preparing for very special moments and turning their stories and celebrations into opportunities to test their creativity, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Among the events held were a marriage proposal, a baby shower, and a 15th birthday (quinceañera) celebration. These events presented future professionals with the challenge of conceptualizing, planning, decorating, and executing each proposal—taking care of every element to ensure these moments were truly memorable for both the hosts and their guests.

Through these hands-on projects, students strengthened essential skills for their future professional careers in the tourism and hospitality sector, facing real-life situations that required planning, creativity, coordination, teamwork, and attention to the specific needs of each event.

The experience also demonstrated that event management goes far beyond coordinating a celebration; it involves understanding people’s expectations and transforming important moments in their lives into meaningful and memorable experiences.

UNICDA congratulates its students for the creativity, dedication, professionalism, and excellent teamwork shown throughout these final projects, and thanks everyone who allowed them to be part of such important and special moments in their lives.

These experiences reflect the commitment of the Universidad Domínico Americano (UNICDA) to an academic education that provides students with opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world settings and continue developing the skills necessary for their professional future.

Handover Ceremony for UNICDA Excellence Scholarships 2026 to Young Women Recognized for Academic Excellence

La Universidad Domínico Americano (UNICDA) celebró el acto formal de entrega de las Becas UNICDA Excellence 2026, un programa que reconoce el talento, la excelencia académica y el compromiso de jóvenes que hoy comienzan a construir su futuro profesional.

En esta edición, las beneficiarias son Jasmin Inoa Carrasco, quien iniciará la carrera de Ingeniería en Ciberseguridad, y Amaya Oded Ramírez Sánchez, quien cursará Ingeniería en Ciencia de Datos, ambas seleccionadas como beneficiarias de la Beca UNICDA Excellence 2026.

El acto de entrega estuvo encabezado por el Rector de UNICDA, Lic. Enrique Fernández Malla, y la Vicerrectora Académica, Dra. Josefina Pepín, quienes realizaron la entrega oficial de las becas y compartieron un mensaje de motivación para las nuevas estudiantes.

La ceremonia contó además con la presencia del Decano Académico, Dr. Juan José Mariñez; el Decano de Servicios Estudiantiles, Ing. Edwin Salazar; la Coordinadora del Área de Ingeniería, Ing. Paola Martínez; y la Encargada de Admisiones, Lcda. Kamairys Guzmán, quienes acompañaron este importante momento para las nuevas becarias.

Como parte del acto, también participó Paula Mabel Martínez Abreu, beneficiaria de la Beca UNICDA Excellence 2025 y estudiante de Ingeniería en Ciencia de Datos, quien compartió su experiencia como becaria e inspiró a las nuevas beneficiarias a través de su testimonio.

Con la entrega de estas becas, UNICDA reafirma su compromiso con la formación de profesionales que, a través del conocimiento, la innovación y la excelencia, contribuirán al desarrollo de la sociedad.

La institución felicita a Jasmin Inoa Carrasco y Amaya Oded Ramírez Sánchez por este importante logro y les desea éxitos en esta nueva etapa de su formación académica y profesional.