# UASD rector advances modernization with new appointments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uasd-internal-elections > Updated: 2026-08-03T21:16:21.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 17. In June 2026 the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) held internal elections that returned Dr. Jorge Asjana David as rector with a decisive 66 % of the vote, confirming the mandate he had already secured in the 17 June poll. The election also filled vice‑rectorates, deanships and numerous campus directorates, with a second round scheduled for 2 July to complete the slate. Asjana quickly moved to implement his 100‑day modernization plan, launching the renovation of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, expanding scholarships, and advancing a decentralisation strategy that adds regional centres in Santiago Rodríguez, Neiba, Cotuí, Hato Mayor and Baní. He appointed Dr. Ángela Quezada Guerrero to manage the new Punta Cana campus and Raúl Hernández as Director of Public Relations and International Affairs, and oversaw the opening of a joint national‑identity and electoral‑card service point on the main campus. Parallel governance reforms saw vigorous campaigns for deanships across the Humanities, Economic and Social Sciences, and Arts faculties, with candidates pledging participatory management, curriculum renewal and stronger links to productive sectors. Student groups voiced expectations for improved virtual teaching platforms, additional faculty hires, and expanded research and exchange opportunities. UASD also deepened regional engagement, signing a cooperation pact with the Barahona Chamber of Commerce and inaugurating new facilities in El Seibo, while planning a Punta Cana extension to serve local tourism‑driven communities and a diaspora training initiative in Marseille. These actions collectively reinforce Asjana’s agenda of inclusion, transparency, and academic excellence as the university approaches its 500‑year anniversary in 2038. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: UASD launches Punta Cana campus and diaspora training initiative UASD plans a Punta Cana campus to boost local education and tourism jobs, while its rector meets the Dominican consul in Marseille to expand university programs for the diaspora. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uasd-launches-punta-cana-campus-and-diaspora-training-initiative ### 2026-07-31: Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo appoints new manager for Punta Cana campus and new public relations director UASD appointed Dr. Ángela Quezada Guerrero to lead its Punta Cana campus and Raúl Hernández as director of public relations and international affairs, both sworn in under Rector Jorge Asjana David. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-autnoma-de-santo-domingo-appoints-new-manager-for-punta-cana-campus-and-new-public-relat ### 2026-07-16: Jorge Asjana David assumes UASD rectorship, unveils modernization and expansion agenda Jorge Asjana David becomes UASD rector, proposing reforms, new scholarships, regional campus expansion and a master’s program, while honoring notable faculty and mourns the loss of professor David La Hoz. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-autnoma-de-santo-domingo-appoints-new-rector-and-mourns-veteran-professor ### 2026-07-10: Jorge Asjana David sworn in as rector of Dominican Republic's UASD Jorge Asjana David became rector of the Dominican Republic's UASD on 16 July 2024 and began a renovation project for the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture with the housing minister. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-asjana-david-sworn-in-as-rector-of-dominican-republics-uasd ### 2026-07-07: Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo elects Gerardo Roa as vice‑rector and adds new ID card service point Gerardo Roa was elected UASD vice‑rector of extension (2026‑30) and the university will host a new national ID card delivery point in partnership with the Junta Central Electoral. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-autnoma-de-santo-domingo-elects-gerardo-roa-as-vicerector-and-adds-new-id-card-service-p ### 2026-07-01: Dominican University Autonomous of Santo Domingo (UASD) conducts second‑round elections for rector and senior posts UASD's second‑round elections on 2 July will fill 20 senior academic posts after the first round elected rector Jorge Asjana; Ana Rojas may become the first female director of the Santiago campus. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uasd-to-hold-secondround-elections-for-faculty-dean-on-july-2 ### 2026-07-01: Dominican Senate honors cultural leader Freddy Ginebra The Dominican Senate honored cultural figure Freddy Ginebra for decades of artistic leadership, while UASD named architect Andrés Navarro professor of the year 2025‑26, recognizing his teaching and public‑serv 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-senate-honors-cultural-leader-freddy-ginebra ### 2026-06-26: Ana Jacqueline Ureña Gains Academic Support for UASD Humanities Dean Candidacy Dr. Ana Jacqueline Ureña's bid for dean of UASD's Faculty of Humanities is bolstered by endorsements from key academics, with internal polls forecasting over 60% support in the second round. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ana-jacqueline-urea-gains-academic-support-for-uasd-humanities-dean-candidacy ### 2026-06-23: UASD decanate candidates gain academic backing in faculty elections UASU candidates Ana Jacqueline Ureña and Edita Rodríguez receive endorsements and call for votes ahead of second‑round faculty decanate elections on 2 July. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uasd-decanate-candidates-gain-academic-backing-in-faculty-elections ### 2026-06-17: Jorge Asjana elected as new rector of the University Autonomous of Santo Domingo (UASD) UASD elected Jorge Asjana as rector with 66% of votes in a high‑turnout election that also chose vice‑rectors and faculty leaders, marking a new governance cycle for 2026‑2030. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-asjana-elected-rector-of-dominican-republics-autonomous-university-of-santo-domingo ### 2026-06-17: Jorge Asjana elected rector of Dominican Republic's UASD Jorge Asjana was elected rector of the Dominican Republic’s UASD for 2026‑2030, receiving broad institutional support and pledging modernization and academic strengthening. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-autnoma-de-santo-domingo-sets-stage-for-new-leadership-and-graduates ### 2026-06-15: University rector elections and ethics scrutiny in Dominican Republic and Guatemala UASD in the Dominican Republic prepares for a 2026 rector election, with Dr. Jorge Asjana David favored to win. Meanwhile, Guatemalan rectors will meet on 15 July to choose a commission president for the next C 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-rector-elections-and-ethics-scrutiny-in-dominican-republic-and-guatemala ### 2026-06-15: UASD expands regional partnerships in Barahona and El Seibo to boost education and local development UASD signed a cooperation deal with Barahona’s chamber of commerce to foster regional development and opened new facilities in El Seibo, though student enrollment there remains low. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uasd-expands-regional-partnerships-in-barahona-and-el-seibo-to-boost-education-and-local-development ### 2026-06-12: UASD dean candidates present reform plans and sign academic alliance UASD candidates for deanships in Economics and Arts presented reform plans and signed an alliance to boost academic quality, transparency and cultural outreach at the Dominican university. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uasd-dean-candidates-present-reform-plans-and-sign-academic-alliance ### 2026-06-09: UASD dean campaign closes as students set expectations for new rector UASD dean candidate Anitza Gutiérrez wraps up her campaign focusing on unity and academic upgrades, while students call for a modernized virtual system, more faculty and broader research opportunities under the 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uasd-dean-campaign-closes-as-students-set-expectations-for-new-rector ### 2026-06-04: UASD Humanities Faculty candidates advocate participatory university model UASD Humanities dean candidates Ana Jacqueline Ureña and Ruth Cuevas push participatory governance and a human‑centered, modern university for the 2026‑2030 term. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uasd-humanities-faculty-candidates-advocate-participatory-university-model ### 2026-05-27: UASD campus elections draw new leadership backing and poll leads UASD teachers back rival slates: José Rodríguez endorses Luis Balboa for Santiago rector, while Unidad Académica leads a poll for San Francisco de Macorís candidates ahead of the 17 June elections. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uasd-campus-elections-draw-new-leadership-backing-and-poll-leads --- Cite as: UASD rector advances modernization with new appointments. 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