# UMSNH rector leadership and academic activities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/umsnh-rector-leadership-and-academic-activities > Updated: 2026-09-15T01:01:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Yarabí Ávila González, rector of the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH), has been active in both civic and academic leadership roles during September 2026. In early September, the rector attended the installation of the National Electoral Institute (INE) General Council in Mexico City, marking the beginning of the 2026-2027 Concurrent Federal Electoral Process. During the ceremony, she highlighted the importance of universities in fostering democracy, transparency, and citizen participation. Following this, the rector conducted a tour of the university campus in Morelia to welcome new students for the 2026-2027 academic cycle. During her visit, she promoted a ‘culture of peace’ and a zero-tolerance policy toward violence, encouraging students to report human rights violations by stating, ‘Do not be afraid to raise your voice, you will always be supported by us.’ She also provided administrative guidance regarding institutional identification and health insurance. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: UMSNH Rector Yarabí Ávila welcomes new students UMSNH rector Yarabí Ávila González welcomed new students, urging them to promote a culture of peace and utilize university health and academic resources. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/umsnh-rector-yarab-vila-welcomes-new-students ### 2026-09-10: UMSNH Rector attends start of Mexico's 2026-2027 electoral process UMSNH Rector Yarabí Ávila and the university's Honor Guard attended the INE's installation session marking the start of Mexico's 2026-2027 federal electoral process. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/umsnh-rector-attends-start-of-mexicos-2026-2027-electoral-process --- Cite as: UMSNH rector leadership and academic activities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/umsnh-rector-leadership-and-academic-activities