# UFRJ academic appointments and honorary degree changes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ufrj-academic-appointments-and-honorary-degree-changes > Updated: 2026-08-31T20:35:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) has undergone significant academic leadership changes and shifts in its honorary recognition policies. Professor Gracyelle Costa Ferreira was appointed director of the UFRJ School of Social Work, with Professor Luis Eduardo Acosta as vice-director. Alongside these administrative transitions, the university moved to honor Celso Amorim, the chief advisor for international affairs to the President of Brazil, with the title of Doctor Honoris Causa in recognition of his diplomatic career. Following these developments, the UFRJ University Council approved the revocation of an honorary doctorate previously awarded to António de Oliveira Salazar in 1941. The university stated that the distinction was no longer compatible with its “democratic, academic, and constitutional principles,” citing Salazar’s leadership of the Estado Novo regime, which involved censorship, repression, and colonialist policies. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: UFRJ revokes Salazar honorary degree and honors Celso Amorim UFRJ has revoked an honorary doctorate from former Portuguese leader António de Oliveira Salazar while conferring a new honorary degree upon Brazilian diplomat Celso Amorim. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ufrj-revokes-salazar-honorary-degree-and-honors-celso-amorim ### 2026-08-24: UFRJ appoints new Social Work director and honors Celso Amorim UFRJ has appointed Gracyelle Costa Ferreira as director of its School of Social Work and will award Celso Amorim the title of Doctor Honoris Causa on August 28. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ufrj-appoints-new-social-work-director-and-honors-celso-amorim --- Cite as: UFRJ academic appointments and honorary degree changes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ufrj-academic-appointments-and-honorary-degree-changes