During the 2026 General Assembly, university leaders, researchers, faculty members, and students shared experiences in academic cooperation, discussed common challenges across the Americas, and explored new opportunities for collaboration in research, education, and sustainability. Universities Facing the Climate Crisis One of the Assembly’s highlights was the panel “Universities and Climate

The meeting brought together university leaders from North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean in Bogotá to review the Consortium’s progress and formally welcome new member institutions. The 2026 General Assembly of the Hemispheric University Consortium (HUC) was held from August 30 to September 1 at Universidad de los Andes

Universidad de los Andes (UNIANDES), Colombia, will host the 2026 General Assembly of the Hemispheric University Consortium (HUC) on August 31 and September 1. The event will bring together leaders and representatives from universities across the Americas to address shared challenges and strengthen hemispheric collaboration in research and education. The