Educator from Holguin Receives Honorary Doctorate at World Education Summit

Lidia María Romero Pupo, a professor in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Holguin was awarded an honorary doctorate *Doctor Honoris Causa* (Honorary Doctorate). Alongside two other Cuban educators at the 6th World Summit on Education and Cultural Roots of Latin America and the Caribbean. Held from October 22nd to 26th, 2026, in Mexico City.

Also the honor, presented during a gathering organized by the Marcelino Muñoz Foundation under the theme “Purpose in Life.” Recognized the distinguished academic careers of the three educators and the valuable work they carry out at their institution. The summit brought together specialists and educational leaders from across the region. With the goal of fostering educational transformation and developing leaders capable of making a global impact.
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For Professor Romero Pupo, this award serves as the culmination of years of scientific and teaching work at the University of Holguin. Her contributions have extended well beyond the classroom. She has coordinated a scientific collaboration project in Cuba with the University of Almeria (Spain). Which focuses on promoting health self-care within vulnerable communities in the province of Holguin.

This initiative addresses the prevention of metabolic diseases, eating disorders, and sexually transmitted infections. Issues of particular sensitivity regarding the well-being of the population.

Moreover her commitment to applied research is also reflected in her role coordinating forums for academic exchange. She recently took on the coordination of the virtual poster session titled “Innovative Methodological Proposals for Territorial Transformation and Development from Universities.”

Furthermore, she has participated in working meetings between the University of Holguin and the Bavarian Academic Center for Latin America (BAYLAT). Collaborations that strengthen the international profile of this Cuban institution.

Her research interests encompass the university-industry relationship, gender equity, and political economy. With work published in specialized journals such as *RILCO DS* and *Holguin Sciences*. This academic output reflects an approach that connects scientific inquiry with the concrete needs of the territory and its inhabitants.

In conclusion the Marcelino Muñoz Foundation, presided over by Dr. Marcelino Muñoz Sánchez and based in Mexico, is dedicated to educational transformation. It has established this summit as a key forum for dialogue regarding education and cultural roots in Latin America and the Caribbean.

By: Daimy Peña Guillén

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