Honorary doctorates, a long-standing university tradition, are zealously conferred by our institution upon highly distinguished figures from the national and international spheres, who, through their work and personal achievements, honor culture, science, and humanity, and thereby earn the public recognition of the academic community.
Néstor Pedro Sagüés
He was born in Rosario, Argentina, in 1942. He holds a bachelor's degree in law and a doctorate in legal and social sciences from the National University of the Littoral, as well as...
He was born in Rosario, Argentina, in 1942. He holds a bachelor’s degree in law and a doctorate in legal and social sciences from the National University of the Littoral, as well as a doctorate in law from the Complutense University of Madrid. He is considered one of the most prominent specialists in constitutional procedural law in the Ibero-American region.
Serge Gruzinski
Dr. Serge Gruzinski (France, 1949) is one of the leading historians of Hispanic American cultures and a senior research fellow at...
Dr. Serge Gruzinski (France, 1949) is one of the most prominent historians of Hispanic American cultures and a senior research director at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS, Paris). Dr. Gruzinski was honored in recognition of his prolific and significant contribution to the advancement of American history.
Emilio Bautista Paz
A distinguished Spanish mechanical engineer and university professor, Dr. Emilio Bautista Paz earned his doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, where...
A distinguished Spanish mechanical engineer and university professor, Dr. Emilio Bautista Paz earned his Ph.D. from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, where he serves as a professor. He has also held important positions, including president of the Spanish Association of Mechanical Engineering and head of Industrial Applications at IBM. He is currently president of the Artigas Foundation.
Elizabeth Fox
A prominent American journalist and researcher, Elizabeth Fox graduated from Javeriana University in Colombia. She has held various positions at renowned institutions, such as the...
A prominent American journalist and researcher, Elizabeth Fox graduated from the Javeriana University in Colombia. She has held various positions at renowned institutions, including UNESCO, the World Bank, and the Pan American Health Organization. She currently serves as deputy director of the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition within USAID’s Global Health Bureau.
Jesús Martín Barbero
He was born in Ávila, Spain, in 1937. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Catholic University of Leuven. He has been a professor—currently professor emeritus—and the founder of the...
He was born in Ávila, Spain, in 1937. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Catholic University of Leuven. He has been a professor—currently professor emeritus—and founder of the Department of Communication at the Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia. He has served as a visiting professor at universities in the Americas and Europe.
Jutta Limbach
She was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1934. She holds a doctorate in law from the Free University of her hometown. She is a professor of civil law, commercial law, and...
She was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1934. She holds a Ph.D. in law from the Free University of Berlin. She is a professor of civil law, commercial law, and the sociology of law. She has served as President of the Constitutional Court, among other positions. She is currently President of the Goethe-Institut.
Oliver Sacks
He was born in London in 1933. A leading neurologist specializing in Tourette's and Asperger's syndromes. His work offers an innovative and engaged perspective on...
He was born in London in 1933. A distinguished neurologist, he specializes in Tourette’s and Asperger’s syndromes. His work offers an innovative and thoughtful perspective on human life in the face of brain disorders.
Umberto Romagnoli
An Italian expert in labor law and labor union law, he has made significant contributions to the renewal and advancement of contemporary labor law through a...
An Italian expert in labor law and labor union law, he has made significant contributions to the renewal and advancement of contemporary labor law through his reflections on the identity, purposes, and possibilities of this branch of legal doctrine.
Francisco Fernández Segado
He was born in Murcia, Spain, in 1950. A prominent constitutional scholar, he has a deep interest in Peruvian and Latin American legal issues. Committed to Catholic values, respect...
He was born in Murcia, Spain, in 1950. A distinguished constitutional scholar with a deep interest in Peruvian and Latin American legal issues. Committed to Catholic values, respect for human dignity, and human rights.
Ricardo Blume
He was born in Lima in 1933. A renowned Peruvian actor in theater, television, and film, with an artistic career spanning more than fifty years. He founded and directed...
He was born in Lima in 1933. A renowned Peruvian theater, television, and film actor with a career spanning more than fifty years. He founded and directed the Catholic University Theater (TUC) in 1961 and produced high-quality productions through that institution.