# Academic and administrative developments at BUAP > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/academic-and-administrative-developments-at-buap > Updated: 2026-10-04T19:26:34.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) has seen recent developments regarding academic recognition and institutional leadership. In September 2026, five academics from the university were awarded the title of National Emeritus Researcher by the Secretaría de Ciencia, Humanidades, Tecnología e Innovación (SECIHTI) and the Sistema Nacional de Investigadoras e Investigadores (SNII). These researchers, specializing in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, brought the university’s total to 27 National Emeritus Researchers. By October 2026, Rector Lilia Cedillo Ramírez addressed her administration’s future, confirming she will serve her full term through October 4, 2029. During her first labor report, Cedillo highlighted infrastructure growth at Ciudad Universitaria 2 (CU2), academic digitalization, and student welfare initiatives. The university also hosted the 50th Mexican Soil Science Congress, during which additional academic distinctions were presented to researchers in the field. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: BUAP Rector Lilia Cedillo confirms term through 2029 BUAP Rector Lilia Cedillo Ramírez confirmed she will serve her full term until 2029 while presenting her first labor report and hosting the 50th Mexican Soil Science Congress in Puebla. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lilia-cedillo-to-remain-buap-rector-until-2029 ### 2026-09-13: BUAP academics receive Mexico's highest lifetime research distinction Five BUAP academics have received the National Emeritus Researcher distinction, the highest lifetime scientific honor in Mexico, recognized by SECIHTI and the SNII. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buap-academics-receive-mexicos-highest-lifetime-research-distinction --- Cite as: Academic and administrative developments at BUAP. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/academic-and-administrative-developments-at-buap