ABOUT UCNE
The Catholic University of New Spain is a private higher education institution located in Miami, Florida. by a renowned group of global scholars, the University is rooted in Roman Catholic values and principles.
We offer certificate, master’s, and doctoral programs across various fields to equip students for religious vocations and roles within religious organizations.
Our innovative hybrid educational system allows us to provide these programs online. With partnerships across Europe Asia, and Latin America, the Catholic University of New Spain delivers a truly global education in enduring Catholic values.
Research plays significant role in our mission and vision. Recently, the esteemed Central American Institute of Asia Pacific Studies, with over a decade of history, has joined our Graduate Studies faculty and continues to publish its leading journal, the Journal of Asia Pacific Studies, in collaboration with the International Academy of Social Sciences.
Meet our Chancellor
The Honorable Michael Fridovich, Councilman, City of Gulport, Florida
Councilman Fridovich has travelled widely, and he has served for many years as a councilmember and vice-mayor of the City of Gulfport, Florida. His experience includes serving in multiple committees at the State and County levels focusing on sustainable development and education. Councilman Fridovich is a founding member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Penelas County, Florida. He is a published author, and he has received honorary doctorates from several universities in Latin America because of his contributions to the Hispanic community in Florida. His academic training is in the field of urban planning.
MEET OUR TEAM
Dr. Antonio Bascones Martinez
Dean Emeritus and Visiting Professor
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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
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
Dr. Luis Fernando Latorre Tapia
Visiting Professor
Prof. JP Linstroth, DPhil (Oxon)
Visiting Professor of Applied Anthropology
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Dr. Jesús Estupiñán Ricardo
Distinguished Visiting Professor and Honorary Dean of Education
Prof. Miguel Angel Falconi, MS
Visiting Instructor
Father Federico Highton
Missionary Chaplain
Dr. Francisco López Muñoz
Honorary Professor of Public Health
Mr. Simon Velasquez
Honorary Director of Public Relations and Strategic Partnerships for South America
Honorable Marjorie Murillo, Councilmember of Miami-Dade, Florida
Chairwoman of the Advisory Board
Prof. Miguel Álava Alcívar, M.S.
Honorary Instructor
Dr. Ernesché Rodríguez Asien
Honorary Dean of Economics and International Development Studies
Dr. Jorge Castañeda
Tony Buzan Visiting Professor
Dr. Abel Miró i Comas
Honorary Professor of Philosophy