Caribbean University

Caribbean University is a private university system in Puerto Rico composed of four campuses.

Caribbean University of Puerto Rico
MottoWe believe in you and your future
TypePrivate university
Established1969
PresidentAna E. Cucurella-Adorno
Location
Bayamón
,
Puerto Rico

18.383170°N 66.167974°W / 18.383170; -66.167974
Websitewww.caribbean.edu

History

It was founded on February 28, 1969, as the Caribbean Junior College in the municipality of Bayamon. In 1978, it was renamed to Caribbean University College of Bayamon and Dorado Puerto Rico. after being accredited by the Council on Higher Education of Puerto Rico.

In 1990, after starting to offer graduate studies, it was renamed to Caribbean University. The university offers a Masters in Education.[1]

The university is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.[2]

In 2016, the university expanded its STEM academic programs.[3]

Alliances

In 2015, the university formed alliances with several companies on the island and expanded its vocational training program to include degrees in Cosmetology, Nursing, Computer Programming, Business Administration and others.[4]

In 2020, the university signed an alliance with Claro, a Puerto Rican telecommunications company in order to provide internet and other services to the community.[5]

Campuses
  • Caribbean University at Bayamón (1969)
  • Caribbean University at Vega Baja (1977)
  • Caribbean University at Carolina (1979)
  • Caribbean University at Ponce (1985)
The Ponce campus of Caribbean University on Avenida La Ceiba, Barrio Sabanetas, Ponce

References
  1. del Mar Quiles, Cristina (18 June 2015). "Anciana se gradúa de maestría en educación". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  2. "Con acreditación de ABET Caribbean University". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). 25 August 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  3. "Caribbean University ampliará su oferta académica". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). 3 February 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  4. "Caribbean University con programas vocacionales". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). 24 July 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  5. "Claro firma alianza colaborativa con Caribbean University". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). 1 September 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2021.


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