UIS Listening Center Strengthened Mental Health with More Than 12,000 Engagements During the First Semester of 2026
The Listening Center at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) continues to strengthen spaces for guidance, support, and the promotion of psychosocial well-being across the university community. During the first semester of 2026, this institutional initiative recorded 12,429 engagements through its various programs, highlighting the reach and importance of its mental health promotion and prevention […]
UIS to Offer Food Engineering Program in Barbosa and Saravena After Receiving Official Approval from the Ministry of Education
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) continues to strengthen its leadership in Colombia’s public higher education system. The Ministry of National Education has granted the university official accreditation to offer its Food Engineering undergraduate program in an on-campus format in the municipalities of Barbosa (Santander) and Saravena (Arauca), further expanding its academic presence across the […]
Five new school deans take on academic leadership roles at UIS
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) appointed professors Andrés Felipe Castaño González as director of the School of Biology; José Manuel de la Esperanza Franco Serrano, of the School of Education; Giovanny Jiménez Díaz, of the School of Geology; Yennifer Yuliana Ríos Díaz, of the School of Mechanical Engineering; and María Solange Patiño Segura, of […]
With a Hollywood-Inspired Celebration, UIS Commemorates Administrative Staff Day 2026
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) celebrated Administrative Staff Day 2026 with a vibrant event themed “A Cinematic UIS”, bringing together creativity, talent, and enthusiasm. The celebration served as a tribute to the administrative employees whose daily work across the University’s academic and administrative units supports the institution’s mission and strategic goals. The UIS Sports […]
UIS Graduate Receives International Recognition in Geotechnical Engineering
Edna Lizeth Ardila Montilla has been a civil engineer from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) for nine years. Since then, she has carved out a successful professional career marked by significant accolades. As part of this journey, Ardila Montilla was honored with the ISSMGE Outstanding Public Relations Award, one of nine awards presented by […]
Proinapsa UIS to Host Webinar on Tools to Strengthen Comprehensive Sexuality Education
The Proinapsa UIS Institute, a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for Health Promotion and Sexual and Reproductive Health, invites the academic community, health and education professionals, as well as individuals interested in the well-being of children and adolescents, to participate in the webinar “Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Tools and Practice,” which will take place on July 2, 2026, […]
UIS Listening Center Strengthens Student Retention with an Innovative Mental Health Model Across Its Regional Campuses
The project, “Implementation of a Community Mental Health Guidance Model to Promote Academic Retention Among Undergraduate Students” successfully completed its second consecutive year of implementation at the regional campuses of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) during the first academic semester of 2026. The initiative aims to provide comprehensive mental health support, guidance, and continuous […]
UIS to Honor Administrative Employees During 2026 Administrative Employees’ Day Ceremony
The Industrial University of Santander will pay tribute to administrative staff members whose dedication and years of service have contributed to the University’s growth and institutional development. As a tribute to the commitment, dedication, and valuable contributions of its administrative staff, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) will commemorate Administrative Employees’ Day on Thursday, July […]
UIS Regional Campuses Meeting Strengthens Student Well-Being Strategies
The Student Well-Being Office officially launched the UIS-IPRED Regional Campuses Meeting, “We Are All Well-Being,” an initiative designed to create spaces for dialogue, integration, and communication while strengthening collaborative work among the professionals responsible for implementing health promotion and prevention strategies for the university community. Until Thursday, July 3, student well-being professionals and administrators from […]
Last day to register at UIS regional campuses for the 2026-2 semester
The Industrial University of Santander, through its regional campuses, announces that the enrollment period for academic programs offered for the 2026-2 semester ends this Monday, June 30. The university therefore urges applicants to complete the enrollment and registration process before the deadline. Over the past week, administrative staff have toured various municipalities in Santander to […]