# Coahuila university research and heritage initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coahuila-university-research-and-heritage-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-26T03:34:47.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Universities in Coahuila, Mexico, are implementing various academic, research, and cultural preservation initiatives. In late August 2026, the Universidad Tecnológica de Coahuila (UTC) announced collaborations to research traditional distillates, specifically sotol, including exploring new commercial products and establishing a new Research Department. Concurrently, the Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (UAdeC) launched a contest to document and preserve regional culinary history through traditional family recipes. By late September 2026, the UAdeC reported progress within its Institute of Sciences and Humanities (ICH). The institute highlighted advancements in academic training and research, noting that several faculty members have achieved recognition within the National System of Researchers (SNII) and that the institute has earned recognition in Medicine and Health Sciences at state and national levels. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila reports academic and research progress The director of the Institute of Sciences and Humanities at the Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila presented his 2025-2026 activity report, highlighting research growth and faculty achievements. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-autnoma-de-coahuila-reports-academic-and-research-progress ### 2026-08-27: Coahuila universities launch regional heritage and research initiatives Universities in Coahuila are launching projects to research sotol-based products and preserve traditional regional recipes through new academic and cultural initiatives. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coahuila-universities-launch-regional-heritage-and-research-initiatives --- Cite as: Coahuila university research and heritage initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/coahuila-university-research-and-heritage-initiatives