El Colegio Nacional receives University of Colima merit medal

The University of Colima has awarded El Colegio Nacional its highest distinction, the “General Lázaro Cárdenas del Río” University Merit Medal. The award recognizes the institution’s more than eight decades of contributions to education, science, humanities, arts, and the dissemination of knowledge in service of Mexican society.

Leonardo Náuhmitl López Luján, president of El Colegio Nacional, received the medal from Rector Christian Jorge Torres Ortiz Zermeño during a ceremony at the University Theater. The event was attended by university officials, students, and representatives of the state government.

Rector Torres Ortiz stated that the medal reflects the university community's recognition of those who have made significant contributions to Mexico through culture and science. He noted that El Colegio Nacional has dedicated its history to making knowledge accessible to society to support national development.