Narro named rector of UNAM

For the seventh time in history, a rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, or UNAM, has been reelected.

Jose Narro Robles was named rector of the UNAM today for the second time in a row. He is the university's 63rd rector. Five others were considered for the position.

Robles obtained his license in 1973 with honors and completed postgraduate studies in 1976 and 1978 at England's University of Birmingham. He has been teaching at the UNAM since 1974.

He has also worked as General Director of Public Health in the Federal District and in the Mexican Institude of Social Security. He has also been honored by the Ricardo Palma University in Peru, the Autonomous University of Juarez in Tabasco, Hidalgo State College, Ramon Llull University of Barcelona, and the government of Chile.