John Ramírez, a UIS graduate, put Santander on the international muralism map
From Piedecuesta to Gatineau, Quebec, John Ramírez’s art crossed borders. In 2026, the Colombian visual artist represented his country at the 4th HOLA 2026 International Festival, organized by Heritage Colombien in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada—an experience that, in addition to marking his debut as a muralist at a festival, later allowed him to join the Ville […]
Five years of the statute: UIS strengthens its commitment to the migrant population
Five years after the implementation of the Temporary Protection Statute for Venezuelan Migrants (ETPV), Universidad Industrial de Santander reaffirms its role in defending the rights and promoting the integration of a population that continues to face barriers to accessing services and regularizing its status in Colombia. This assessment was one of the main topics discussed […]
UIS Promotes Physical and Mental Well-Being Through Tai Chi and Latin Rhythms
As part of its educational and preventive strategies aimed at promoting the overall well-being of the university community, the Student Well-Being Office is offering Yang-style Tai Chi and Latin Rhythms initiatives during the second academic semester. These activities seek to contribute to cardiovascular risk prevention while promoting the physical and mental well-being of students. The […]
UIS Graduate Is a Finalist in a Prestigious International Contest in Honor of John Lennon
Luisa Margarita Daza Maestre was among the most outstanding artists in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, one of the most prestigious and important international songwriting competitions for independent and emerging songwriters. She has a law degree, but her passion has always been music, so she devoted herself to artistic creation, and with her song “El […]