The University of Panama has launched its 2027 admissions calendar, with virtual registration opening June 30 and results due in mid-January. Foreign applicants will follow a separate document process through SIREXUP before registering in SIUP.
UNACHI students and faculty held a vigil outside the rector’s office, urging the Public Ministry to speed up investigations amid an administrative and financial crisis. The protest adds pressure on university authorities as the campus demands accountability.
Unachi is under intense scrutiny after the attorney general visited campus amid a probe into questionable degree validation and rumors that Rector Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas tried to resign. The crisis has exposed deep internal tensions and renewed questions about university governance in Panama.
Document intake for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition will be集中 in Panama province starting Monday, May 18. The step marks an important part of the application process for students seeking scholarship support.
ITSE has updated its regulations to align the selection of its educational manager with current law and clarify the process. The new rules also allow for possible reappointment to the post.
The University of Panama has opened admissions for its 2027 intake with a B/.30 fee and a largely virtual application process. The process is a key step for students seeking entry into one of Panama’s most important public universities.
Juan Diego Vásquez said the Unachi scandal stems from years of political protection, questionable degrees and salary increases that hurt students and honest staff. He called for deep reform, not just a change in leadership.
Unachi rector Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas is facing renewed scrutiny over her long tenure, salary, and alleged patronage inside Panama’s public university system. The dispute has also drawn in oversight and political leaders.
Panama prosecutors inspected Unachi as they investigate salary increases tied to foreign degrees that may not have met accreditation requirements. The case is testing accountability in the public university system.
The University of Panama has launched its 2027 admissions process, setting the stage for registration, fees and entrance testing. The timeline is an important reference for students planning to apply to the country’s main public university.
Prosecutors inspected the Autonomous University of Chiriquí in a case involving alleged diploma falsification. Unachi’s lawyers said the university is cooperating and denied staff or student involvement.
Unachi’s legal team said the university is cooperating with a Public Ministry investigation into alleged diploma forgery. The attorneys denied that students or staff were involved and said early findings favor the institution.
More than 11,000 students in Veraguas submitted documents for the Concurso General de Becas 2026 in an orderly process. The strong turnout highlights the demand for education support in Panama.
MEDUCA says it will continue student training sessions in artificial intelligence and new technologies, with a workshop and competition planned for next month. The initiative aims to strengthen digital skills and innovation among Panamanian students.
The 2026 General Scholarship Competition will receive documents in Panama province on Saturday, May 16. The intake is a key step for students seeking education support.
Attorney General Luis Carlos Gómez led an on-site inspection at the Autonomous University of Chiriquí with anti-corruption prosecutors. The visit highlights Panama’s ongoing focus on accountability in public institutions.
IFARHU says PASE-U 2026 payments could start between June and July, alongside a new card system for scholarships and student aid. The update affects how Panama may distribute education support this year.
Panama’s attorney general inspected Unachi amid an investigation into degree homologation linked to unaccredited universities. About 110 professors are identified in the review.
IFARHU will continue receiving documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest from May 18 to May 22 for primary, secondary, and university students in Panama. The program is a key pathway for students seeking financial support for their education.
Pressure is mounting on UNACHI rector Etelvina as students seek a censure vote amid budget cuts, investigations, and staff complaints. The dispute has also drawn attention from Panama’s top political leaders.