Author: David Daniel Ramirez

From the Classroom to the Marketplace: UNICDA Professors Receive Training in Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Technology Transfer

In an atmosphere of collaboration and academic projection, UNICDA faculty members participated in the General Meeting of Teachers, titled “From the Classroom to the Market,” a session designed to strengthen the connection between academic work and market opportunities.

The event featured the valuable participation of Ing. Jofiel Castillo, Head of the Support Center for Technology and Innovation at the National Office of Industrial Property (ONAPI), who delivered a presentation filled with practical insights on intellectual property, technology transfer, and the role of university educators in innovation and academic entrepreneurship.

During the session, professors shared concerns and meaningful contributions on how to transform their projects into inventions with the potential to be registered or patented, demonstrating a clear interest in applying knowledge beyond the classroom. Their active engagement confirmed the success of the event’s purpose: to revive ideas, stimulate creativity, and promote the vision of an innovative educator.

The meeting also welcomed several academic authorities, including:

Dr. Josefina Pepín – Academic Vice-Rector

Ing. Edwin Salazar – Director of Registry

Lic. Rubí Bretón – Director of Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship

Lic. María Brunet – Coordinator of the School of Tourism

Ing. Paola Martínez – Coordinator of Systems/Software Engineering

Dr. Vilma Gerardo – Director of Academic and Curricular Management

Dr. Ligia Henríquez – Coordinator of Education Programs

Dr. Alexandra García – Coordinator of the Master’s Program in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Dr. Martha Campusano Rojas – Coordinator of Academic Management

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the educators who participated and helped make this session a space for reflection, learning, and projection toward an academy more connected to innovation and national development.

Brenda Ysabel, Education Student at UNICDA, presented her undergraduate thesis project at the CEICYT 2025 Congress

Brenda Verenis Ysabel Guerrero, a student in the Bachelor’s Degree in English Teaching program at UNICDA, proudly represented the institution at the XI Student Congress on Scientific and Technological Research (CEICYT 2025), held on September 12 and 13 at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in Santiago.

During the congress, Brenda presented her undergraduate thesis titled “Impact of Metacognitive Strategies”, a research project focused on strengthening teaching and learning processes through the use of strategies that foster reflection, self-regulation, and effectiveness in educational practice.

This important academic event brought together hundreds of student researchers from across the country, who shared innovative projects and relevant proposals for the scientific, technological, and social development of the Dominican Republic. CEICYT reaffirms the crucial role of higher education as a driver of transformation and sustainable progress.

From UNICDA, we proudly celebrate Brenda’s participation and highlight her commitment to academic excellence and educational research.

Congratulations to Brenda on this great achievement and for raising the name of UNICDA high!

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UNICDA promotes international academic cooperation by hosting binational centers from Mexico and Central America

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – September 15, 2025. The Universidad Domínico Americano (UNICDA) welcomed five distinguished binational centers from Mexico and Central America, in a gathering that reaffirms its commitment to academic, cultural, and international cooperation.

The visiting delegations represented the Mexican American Institute of Cultural Relations (IMARC), the Guatemalan American Institute (IGA), the Sampedrano Cultural Center (CCS), the Honduran Institute of Inter-American Culture (IHCI), and the Specialized Higher Education Institute Centro Cultural Salvadoreño Americano (ICC). Among the attendees were their leading authorities: Luis Alfredo Medina Córdova and José Alberto Castillo López (IMARC), Ana Sylvia Ramírez Toriello (IGA), Francia Quintana (CCS and current President of ABLA), Claudia Margarita Alcerro García (IHCI), and Jorge Alejandro Castrillo Hidalgo (ICC).

The delegations were received by Eng. Ramón Sosa, Executive Director of ICDA and Rector of UNICDA, accompanied by members of the institution’s leadership team.

This meeting marks a significant step toward strengthening academic ties and creating new opportunities for collaboration in teaching, research, and outreach. The presence of these sister institutions not only enriches academic dialogue but also reaffirms our commitment to fostering regional and international partnerships, promoting student and faculty mobility, and developing joint projects.

The diversity of perspectives brought by these delegations contributes to broadening the global vision of our university community, inspiring us to continue building bridges of knowledge and friendship that transcend borders. With this visit, we reaffirm that the future of higher education is built through networks—solid alliances that allow us to advance toward comprehensive, competitive training aligned with global challenges.

As part of the visit, an international cooperation agreement was signed between UNICDA and the Specialized Higher Education Institute Centro Cultural Salvadoreño Americano (ICC), in a ceremony led by the rectors of both institutions: Eng. Ramón Sosa of UNICDA and Mr. Jorge Castrillo of ICC.

The agenda also included working sessions and presentations with the various academic areas that make up the Instituto Cultural Domínico Americano: the Language School, the Domínico Americano School & Preschool, the School of Art and Culture, the Culinary Space, the Teacher Development Center, and Continuing Education. These activities offered a comprehensive view of the institution and its impact on the academic, cultural, and professional development of thousands of students in the Dominican Republic.

All of these centers are members of the Association of Binational Centers of Latin America (ABLA), a network that brings together institutions dedicated to English language education, cultural exchange, and collaboration between the United States and Latin America.

We extend a cordial welcome to the students of our postgraduate programs

UNICDA welcomed its new postgraduate students with an orientation session filled with enthusiasm and valuable contributions from its academic team.

The institution takes great pride in receiving professionals committed to their academic and personal growth—individuals who have chosen to take a meaningful step in their education to strengthen their competencies and bring greater value to their respective fields.

During the welcome ceremony, students were warmly received as new members of the UNICDA Postgraduate community. This event marked the launch of the following academic programs:

Specialization in Finance

Master’s in Data Science and Big Data

Master’s in Teaching and Management in Educational Technology

Master’s in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

The event was honored by the presence of Eng. Ramón Sosa, Rector of UNICDA; Dr. Josefina Pepín, Vice-Rector; Eng. Edwin Salazar, Director of Registration; Lic. Erasmo Taveras, Student Life Coordinator; Eng. Paola Martínez, Coordinator of Systems/Software Engineering; and Dr. Alexandra García, Coordinator of the Postgraduate Unit in Education. They shared inspiring messages, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning in a world of constant transformation.

With this new beginning, UNICDA reaffirms its commitment to academic excellence and the professional development of its students.

Wishing you success in this transformative stage that marks the beginning of a new chapter in your journey.

UNICDA welcomes its new undergraduate students at the start of the September–December 2025 term

With enthusiasm, renewed energy, and a firm conviction that every step taken in higher education is an investment in one’s professional future, the Universidad Domínico Americano (UNICDA) welcomed the new students beginning their academic journey in the September–December 2025 term.

During the welcome ceremony, we were honored by the presence of our university authorities, who shared words of encouragement and support with the newest members of our academic community. In attendance were Eng. Ramón Sosa, Rector of UNICDA; Dr. Josefina Pepín, Vice-Rector; Eng. Edwin Salazar, Director of Registration; Lic. Erasmo Taveras, Student Life Coordinator; Eng. Paola Martínez, Coordinator of Systems/Software Engineering; Dr. Ligia Henríquez, Coordinator of Education Programs; and Lic. Alejandra Brunet, Coordinator of the School of Tourism and Hospitality.

As part of the day’s activities, students participated in an orientation session and a guided tour of the campus, where they became familiar with academic, administrative, and student support spaces. This activity was led by the coordinators of the various undergraduate programs: Cybersecurity Engineering, Data Science Engineering, Software Engineering, Bachelor’s in Education with a concentration in Foreign Languages – English, and Business Administration.

UNICDA is proud to welcome this new generation of future professionals and wishes them great success in this transformative chapter that begins today.

The future is in your hands, and we’re here to support you every step of the way!