# Educational and cultural milestones in Dominican Republic > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/educational-and-cultural-milestones-in-dominican-republic > Updated: 2026-09-06T15:53:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Various educational, cultural, and health milestones have been reported across the Dominican Republic. In the Pedro Brand municipality, María Peña Avelino launched the ‘Premios Pedro Brand’ to recognize local talent in fields such as art, entrepreneurship, and athletics. Meanwhile, in Santo Domingo, Queen’s Academy RD held its 64th graduation ceremony, which included a fashion show and a formal pinning ceremony for modeling students. In the province of Dajabón, 17 students graduated from the Escuelas Radiofónicas Santa María and Radio Marien. During the ceremony, National Director Father Geovanny Pujols De León, SJ, stated that the educational efforts aim to provide ‘a window of freedom, dignity, and development.’ Additionally, the National Institute of Student Welfare (INABIE) provided dental, visual, auditory, and epidemiological health services to more than 600 students in the region. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Dajabón students celebrate graduations and receive health services Students in Dajabón, Dominican Republic, celebrated high school graduations from Escuelas Radiofónicas Santa María and received comprehensive health services from INABIE. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dajabn-students-celebrate-graduations-and-receive-health-services ### 2026-08-31: Cultural initiatives and graduations marked in Dominican Republic Cultural highlights in the Dominican Republic include the launch of the Pedro Brand Awards by María Peña Avelino and the 64th graduation ceremony of Queen’s Academy RD featuring a nautical-themed fashion show. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-initiatives-and-graduations-marked-in-dominican-republic --- Cite as: Educational and cultural milestones in Dominican Republic. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/educational-and-cultural-milestones-in-dominican-republic