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Naucalpan's New University Campus Thrives After Eight Months of Operation

From crime-seized land to academic success: How a repurposed campus defied odds with full enrollment. Now, its next challenge is growth and student demands.

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The image shows a group of people sitting at desks in a classroom, with bags and other objects on the tables in front of them. In the background, there are windows with curtains, an air conditioner on the wall, and lights and fans on the ceiling, suggesting that the students are taking part in a class at the University of Ghana.

Naucalpan's New University Campus Thrives After Eight Months of Operation

The Universidad Nacional Rosario Castellanos (UNRC) Naucalpan campus has completed its first eight months of operation with a strong start. All 1,065 students enrolled in its 10 undergraduate and engineering programmes remained through the first semester. The campus, built on land once seized from organised crime, has now shifted from hybrid to fully in-person teaching. The campus opened in a repurposed property within the Ejido de Los Remedios. Director Beatriz Rodríguez explained that the initial hybrid model was chosen to improve access while addressing ongoing logistical issues. These include unreliable transport, deteriorating infrastructure, and a shortage of spaces for practical training.

Xavier Gaytán Zepeda, an expert in educational administration, warned that hybrid learning requires careful planning. He stressed that each course must verify whether the right resources and training are available before adopting such models. His comments came as the institution prepared to expand its offerings. Despite the challenges, students like José Alberto Barrera have praised the academic environment and faculty support. Rodríguez has now set her sights on the next goal: expanding extracurricular activities in response to student demand.

The UNRC Naucalpan campus has maintained full student retention since its launch. With the hybrid phase over, attention turns to improving facilities and services. The focus remains on stabilising transport, upgrading infrastructure, and meeting the growing needs of its student body.

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