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Tres estudiantes hondureños de tercer año de la Universidad Zamorano —Valerie Rodas, Alma Almendares y Héctor Matute— fueron reconocidos con el primer lugar global en la IFAMA 2025 Venture Building Challenge, una competencia internacional de alto prestigio organizada por la International Food & Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA).

Zamorano University earned first place in the 2025 LABSAG International Challenge, standing out in the SIMPRO – Production Management simulator, one of the five academic simulators featured in the competition organized by Michelsen Consulting.

On November 17, Zamorano University held the closing event of the Integrated Management of the Río Plátano Biosphere Project – MI Biósfera, funded by the European Union and implemented in coordination with the Forest Conservation Institute (ICF), FUNDER, and UNAG, with the support of key partners such as APROSACAO, Heifer International, and the Municipality of Dulce Nombre de Culmí.

On November 14, 2025, Zamorano University held a new edition of Zamorano Investiga, an academic event that brings together students, faculty, and advisors to showcase the results of their scientific, applied, and extension research projects.

The International Agribusiness Management Program (PIDA) has successfully concluded its third edition, marking another milestone in the joint effort of Zamorano University and ESPAE – ESPOL School of Management to strengthen leadership and innovation across Latin America’s agricultural and agro-industrial sectors.

Zamorano University and Impact Hub Tegucigalpa have signed a framework cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship across the region. This strategic partnership sets the foundation for the development of training programs, joint projects, and incubation and acceleration spaces for enterprises — particularly within the agri-food sector.

Zamorano University celebrated Student Wellness Week, a space created to promote physical, mental, and emotional health across the Zamorano community. Throughout the week, students took part in informational, recreational, and artistic activities that encouraged reflection on the importance of self-care and personal balance.

Zamorano University continues to contribute to global knowledge on rural development and gender equity. Two of its researchers, Francis Denisse McLean-Rodríguez and Arie Sanders, authored the chapter “Women Smallholder Farmers Growing Horticultural Crops” in the book Women and Smallholder Farming: Addressing Global Inequities in Agriculture, edited by Carolyn Sachs (Penn State University) and Paige Castellanos (Oxfam America).

Zamorano University welcomed Roberto Vega, Vice President of Agronomy, Research, Development, and Sustainability at Starbucks Corporation, for a visit aimed at strengthening the relationship between both institutions and exploring potential areas for future collaboration focused on sustainability, innovation, and the development of the coffee sector.