UFHEC graduates 1,747 new professionals with a call to ethics and social commitment
The Federico Henríquez y Carvajal University (UFHEC) held a new academic graduation ceremony, delivering 1,747 professionals trained in various areas of knowledge to Dominican society. During the solemn act, university authorities emphasized the importance of practicing each profession with a focus centered on social responsibility, ethics, and human quality.
The vision of rector Alberto Ramírez Cabral
The rector of UFHEC, Alberto Ramírez Cabral, took the opportunity to reflect on the true purpose of higher education. As he highlighted, the university does not only provide technical knowledge, but also shapes the character, discipline, and essential values that will guide graduates throughout their professional lives.
Knowledge opens doors. Values determine what we do when those doors open.
Alberto Ramírez Cabral, Rector of UFHECRamírez Cabral urged the graduates to maintain integrity when facing complex decisions, reminding them that professional success should not detach them from their origins or the needs of their communities. Likewise, he underscored the importance of maintaining dignified treatment toward collaborators when they reach leadership positions.
Continuous training and commitment to service
Dr. Julio Landrón, executive director of the National Health Service (SNS), was the special guest at the ceremony. In his speech, he emphasized that obtaining a university degree represents just the beginning of a path of constant learning.
- Learning must be a lifelong process.
- A professional is defined by their ability to transform social realities.
- Technology and protocols must go hand in hand with human warmth and active listening.
Landrón highlighted that, especially in sectors such as healthcare, technical advancement must always be subordinate to the professional’s ability to respond with empathy to the needs of the population.
The testimony of excellence
Jennifer Bello Báez, who graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, spoke on behalf of her graduating class. In her speech, she acknowledged the sacrifices and perseverance required to complete this academic stage, thanking families and teachers for the support provided.
With this graduation, UFHEC reaffirms its commitment to the country’s development, delivering to the labor market citizens prepared not only for individual success, but to actively contribute to the economic progress and collective well-being of the nation.
