Message from the Rector
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Universidad Americana de Europa, UNADE. We are a young university institution born with the clear and determined vocation of offering studies of the highest level and excellence in higher education. Ours is a commitment to the quality of teaching and cutting-edge research, using and making the most of the new possibilities offered by the most modern computer technologies for the transmission of knowledge.
We aspire to become the international benchmark for online education in Spanish for those who wish to acquire the training, skills and abilities that will allow them to successfully face the challenges posed by 21st-century society. UNADE’s bachelor’s, postgraduate and doctoral studies are based on the most advanced teaching theories and methodologies in line with the new global space of knowledge. They have been designed with the aim of enabling the practical development of theoretical teaching, incorporating the enrichment inherent in cultural exchange on both sides of the Atlantic.
Their primary objective is to train professionals capable of integrating into the world of work, both public and private, with full guarantees of success. Beyond training for professional practice, UNADE takes on the mission of effectively instilling in its students those ethical principles relating to the defense of human values, the fraternity among peoples, respect for the environment, cultural diversity, and sustainable and supportive economic development. To carry out this exciting endeavor, we have an international faculty of European and American professors who teach or have been trained at universities of proven prestige.
Its composition combines the extensive experience and standing of renowned researchers and teachers with the enthusiasm and drive of young professors of proven preparation. All of them identified with the mission and values of UNADE. We take on the commitment and guarantee our students personalized, prompt and expert attention, both in the theoretical-practical delivery of the degree programs and in resolving issues inherent to the learning process. I invite you to continue visiting this portal, where you will be able to examine and familiarize yourself with all those aspects relating to the academic offering, faculty, departments, enrollment process, services, and whatever information you may need to get to know us better. Finally, I hope to count on your trust in UNADE as a training and educational option, inviting you to become part of this international university community. José Antonio Gurpegui Palacios. Honorary Rector, Universidad Americana de Europa.
Welcome from the Rector (2024-2028)
As Rector of Universidad Americana de Europa, I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to all those who have decided to explore our institution through our website. On behalf of our entire university community, I offer you an affectionate greeting and invite you to immerse yourself in the vast world of training opportunities that we offer.
Through our online platform, you will find a complete description of the structure of our university, as well as a detailed map of the services we provide both to our students and to society as a whole. From innovative academic programs to student support resources and cutting-edge research projects, we are committed to offering a comprehensive educational experience that transcends traditional boundaries.
Our institution is young, and from the outset we are firmly rooted in the pursuit of excellence in higher education. We are proud to commit to the quality of teaching and advanced research, making the most of the latest computer technologies to facilitate the transmission of knowledge. With a clear vision of becoming the world leader in online education, we strive to equip our students with the skills, abilities and competencies needed to successfully face current and future challenges.
On this exciting journey of knowledge, our students will not be alone. They will have the academic guidance and expert support of both the distinguished national and international teaching staff. In addition, our management and administrative staff is committed to providing them with personalized assistance every step of the way. And we cannot forget the invaluable support offered by classmates, creating a network of collaboration and mutual enrichment.
Our Virtual Campus represents a global and intercultural space where students can interact, share experiences and knowledge, eliminating the geographical and cultural barriers that sometimes limit in-person education. This online environment fosters collaboration and the exchange of ideas, thus enriching the educational experience of our students.
I express my most sincere gratitude for your interest in our university. We are excited to embark on this educational journey alongside you and we hope you find in Universidad Americana de Europa a space where you can develop your full academic and personal potential. Welcome to our academic community!
Doctor Mireya Frausto Rojas
Rector, Universidad Americana de Europa
Welcome from the Rector (2022-2024)
As Rector of Universidad Americana de Europa, and on behalf of the entire university community, I want to greet and welcome all those who are interested in getting to know us and do so through our website. Through this website you will be able to obtain complete information about the structure of our institution and about the map of services it offers to the university community and to society as a whole.
We are a young university institution born with the clear and determined vocation of offering studies of the highest level and excellence in higher education. Ours is a commitment to the quality of teaching and cutting-edge research, using and making the most of the new possibilities offered by the most modern computer technologies for the transmission of knowledge. We aspire to become the international benchmark for online education in Spanish for those who wish to acquire the training, skills and abilities that will allow them to successfully face the challenges posed by 21st-century society.
On this journey of knowledge you will not be alone; rather, you will have the academic guidance of the national and international faculty, the expert assistance of the University’s management and administrative staff and the support of classmates. The global and intercultural space represented by our Virtual Campus will allow you to interact and exchange experiences, answers and questions, eliminating the barriers that, at times, in-person education can produce. Thank you for your interest in us.
Biography
José Antonio Gurpegui
José Antonio Gurpegui (San Adrián, Navarra, 1958) holds a PhD in English Philology from the Complutense University of Madrid (1987; Bachelor’s, 1982); and a PhD in Law from the Rey Juan Carlos University (2016). Full Professor of North American Studies at the University of Alcalá (Madrid). He has been a “Visiting Scholar” in the Comparative Literature Department of Harvard University. He is currently a member of the Advisory Council of the Real Colegio Complutense at Harvard; he is also part of the Recovering U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage project at Texas University Houston.
He is the current president of HispaUSA (Spanish Association for the Dialogue and Study of Hispanic Cultures in the United States); treasurer of IASA (International American Studies Association); advisory member of the National Commission for the Commemorations of New Spain (B.O.E. June 18, 2013), and editor of the academic journal “Camino Real”. Between 2001 and 2012 he was director of the “Benjamin Franklin” University Research Institute for North American Studies at the University of Alcalá in Madrid. He has been a founding member of SAAS (Spanish Association of American Studies), CHICLE (Chicano Culture and Literature Studies) and President of the American Studies Network (2003-2005). He has published and edited more than thirty books with national and international publishers (Bilingual Press; Cambridge Scholar Publishing; UPV; Cátedra; Espasa Calpe…) and more than a hundred articles and essays in Spanish and international academic journals and university publications (Palgrave McMillan; Peter Lang; The Edwin Mellen Press; Universitätsverlag C. Winter; University of Iowa Press; Duke University Press; George Washington University Press…).
Since 2013 he has directed the research project Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Spanish Presence in the United States (Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness; Ref. FFI2013-45114-R). He has been the principal investigator in numerous projects, the most recent: Global Infrastructures for Supporting Biodiversity (European Commission; Ref. H2020-INFRASUPP, 2014-2015); Creative-B (Commission of the European Communities. Ref. 2844411, 2011-2014); Life Watch (Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness. Ref. 95/2011, 2011-2012); Origin, Evolution and Intertextual and Intercultural Development of Chicano Literature (Ministry of Science and Technology. Ref. BFF2003-09050, 2003-2006). He has given lectures and seminars at universities such as the University of California Irvine; Harvard University; Freie Universität Berlin; Thames Valley University London; Universiteit Van Amsterdam; Université Michel de Montaigne -Bordeaux 3-; Università di Milano; Université de Yaoundé, Université de Maroua; University of Osaka; and Beijing Normal University.
Mireya Frausto Rojas
Dr. Mireya Frausto Rojas stands out as an outstanding professional with extensive experience in the field of psychology and education. Her academic background is solid and diverse, beginning with obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at the Universidad del Valle de México, where she laid the foundations of her knowledge.
Gladys Adriana Roldán Martín
Gladys Adriana Roldán Martín (Mexico City, Mexico) holds a PhD in Biotechnology from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute, a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the Autonomous University of Yucatán (UADY), a Diploma in Genomic Engineering from the University of Mexico City (2003), and a Postdoctorate in Environmental Chemistry from the Metropolitan Autonomous University, Azcapotzalco Campus (UAM-AZC).
She has been a “Visiting Scholar” at the Metropolitan Autonomous University, in the Department of Basic Sciences. She has taught at the best universities in Mexico, both public and private, among which are the National Autonomous University of Mexico, University City Campus, the Metropolitan Autonomous University, Azcapotzalco Campus, the Open and Distance University of Mexico, and the Universidad del Valle de México, Coyoacán campus. At the latter, in addition to teaching, she was President of the Engineering Academy, in which she followed up on the implementation of the curricula of the Engineering area.
She is the current Manager of the Risk and Remediation area at the prestigious company Grupo Selome, in addition to being a Professor in the Continuing Education Division of the Faculty of Engineering at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, based at the Palacio de Minería. She has published a large number of scientific articles in indexed international journals such as (Int Biodeterior Biodegradation, International biodeterioration & biodegradation, Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A…) as well as articles and essays in Mexican and international academic journals and university publications (National Institute of Ecology; Ingeniería, Investigación y Tecnología, ExpresionEs UV..).
In addition, she has more than 180 citations in international journals (Journal of the Geological Society of Australia, The APPEA Journal, ..). She holds a patent developed at the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute, identified as Mexican Patent 291975 “Bioremediation process in solid culture with the addition of coffee grounds”. The patent has received requests from a Colombian company and a French company to license the technology, in order to decontaminate soils affected by hydrocarbons; its licensing to a Mexican company is currently being processed. She has given lectures and seminars at universities such as the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the Metropolitan Autonomous University and the Universidad del Valle de México, among others.