Our University
Welcome to The Catholic University of New Spain, a distinguished private institute located in Miami, Florida.
Rooted in Roman Catholic values, we offer a variety of certificate, master’s, and doctoral programs designed to prepare students for impactful religious vocation roles within religious institutions.
Our innovative hybrid educational delivery system enables our globally-minded students to receive a comprehensive education enhanced by agreements with institutions across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Join us in our mission to blend academic excellence with a commitment to timeless Catholic principles.
Meet our Chancellor
Dr. Hernán Olano García
Dr. Hernán Alejandro Olano García is a distinguished lawyer and academic with extensive credentials from leading institutions in Colombia and abroad. He holds a doctorate in Canon Law, multiple master's degrees, and has completed postdoctoral studies in law and history. His specialization spans areas such as constitutional law, human rights, bioethics, military leadership, environmental management, and family law. He has served in prominent academic and administrative roles, including rector and dean, and leads a research group in institutional history. The subject is widely recognized through memberships and honors from various academies across Latin America and Spain, and recently received the Barón de Braemar Award in Ecuador for historical research. He is also a prolific author, with over 215 legal and historical publications to his name.
Meet Our Faculty & Staff
Our dedicated team of educators and professionals are committed to providing a supportive and enriching learning environment for our students.
Dr. Antonio Bascones Martinez
Dean Emeritus and Visiting Professor
Mr. Simon Velasquez
Honorary Director of Public Relations and Strategic Partnerships for South America
Prof. JP Linstroth, DPhil (Oxon)
Visiting Professor of Applied Anthropology
Prof. Malcolm Cooper, LLM, PhD
Vice Chancellor for the Asia Pacific Region and Visiting Professor
Father Christian Ledergerber Weisson
Chief Chaplain
Álvaro Cordero Taborda
Honorary Visiting Professor
Honorable Rafael Pyneiro
Member of the Advisory Board
Honorable Marjorie Murillo, Councilmember of Miami-Dade, Florida
Chairwoman of the Advisory Board
Prof. Miguel Álava Alcívar, M.S.
Honorary Instructor
Prof. Miguel Angel Falconi, MS
Visiting Instructor
Father Federico Highton
Missionary Chaplain
Dr. Francisco López Muñoz
Honorary Professor of Public Health
Prof Raymond Keene, OBE
Visiting Professor of Cognitive Sciences
Dr. José Rodríguez Vacas
Delegate for Spain and Visiting Professor of Security Studies
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Prof. Dr. Hernan Olano Garcia
Honorary Visiting Professor of Leadership and Education
Dr. Jorge Castañeda
Tony Buzan Visiting Professor
Dr. Abel Miró i Comas
Honorary Professor of Philosophy