education
diciembre 23, 2025
USTA Villavicencio proyecta su crecimiento bajo una nueva rectoría
Fray Luis Antonio Alfonso Vargas, O.P., rector de la Universidad Santo Tomás (USTA) Villavicencio. Foto: Universidad Santo Tomás (USTA) Villavicencio
TL;DR
- Fray Luis Antonio Alfonso Vargas, O.P., appointed new rector of USTA Villavicencio.
- Focus on academic relevance, university transformation, and social, ecological, and technological challenges by 2026.
- Emphasis on a humanistic and Christian educational approach to foster critical thinking and social sensitivity.
- Strategic goals include promoting peace, social encounter, and ecological commitment via the Eco 5 strategy.
- Investment of nearly one billion pesos in technological infrastructure, including AI integration.
- Expansion of academic offerings with new undergraduate, postgraduate, and virtual programs.
- Commitment to internationalization to showcase regional culture and tourism.
- Ongoing investments in campus facilities, laboratories, and recreational spaces.