PSU Results Reflect Social Inequality
The results of the national University Selection Exam (PSU) have been published, highlighting the socioeconomic gaps throughout Chile. PROVIDENCIA — The results of the PSU, Chile’s college entrance exam, were published early Friday morning. Keeping with tradition, President Piñera ate breakfast with the highest scoring students. Congratulating them on their achievement, he added, “The selection [...]
Closure of Universidad del Mar Causes Uproar
Over 18,000 students have been displaced with the closing of Universidad del Mar, resulting in protests and a political blame game. MAIPÚ — Universidad del Mar, a private university, was stripped of its legal standing and closed down after a unanimous vote by the National Education Council (CNED). It is the 18th University to close since [...]
New Accreditation System Sweeps Away the CNA
By the end of the next week, the Executive will send to the Congress a new project creating the National Accreditation Agency, which will replace the scandal-ridden National Accreditation Commission. SANTIAGO — President Sebastián Piñera, who held the presentation of the new system at the Palacio la Moneda, asked for an “accelerated processing” in order [...]
Chile’s PSU Exam Puts Students’ Nerves to the Test
It’s that time of year again. Swarms of students will gather across the country to take the dreaded Postula a la Universidad Autónoma (PSU) over the next few days. PROVIDENCIA — Months of stress, studying, and procrastination have come full circle, as Chilean high school students are on their way to take the Postula a [...]
Chilean National Accreditation Commission Accused of Corruption
The CNA (National Accreditation Commission) has been facing a crisis for the past few days,with accusations of bribery and corruption. SANTIAGO — The corruption case concerning the National Accreditation Commission (CNA) led to various reactions within the government. Minister of Education Harald Beyer announced that accreditations that were “irregularly given” would be removed. He especially [...]
Kevin Silva Prize Honors Chileans Overcoming Adversity
An emotional ceremony honored those who have overcome various difficulties in their life. Alongside Olympic torchbearer Kevin Silva, a range of Chileans were noted for their efforts, from a vision impaired orchestra to a young lady who writes using her mouth. LAS CONDES — Ten different winners were named in the first ceremony for the [...]
Universidad de Chile Votes for New Student Leader
Barely one week after the election of Diego Vela (center-left) as the new face of the Student Federation of the Universidad Católica (FEUC), it is the Universidad de Chile’s turn to choose its new leader. SANTIAGO — On Monday and Tuesday, the students of the Universidad de Chile vote for Gabriel Boric’s successor to lead the [...]
“Observatorio Cultural” Platform to Spread Culture Online
The Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes and its Departamento de Estudios officially presented their new project – a new digital platform for culture, Observatorio cultural, and also announced the winners in the contest Haz tu tesis en cultura for the best undergraduate and post-graduate dissertations in the area of culture. SANTIAGO – First, the Council of Culture presented its latest project – [...]
Nearly 40 Percent of Chilean Professors Without Graduate Degrees
A recent census funded by Eduglobal Chile has revealed that 39 percent of working professors have not had any graduate education. SANTIAGO — More than 12,000 professionals participated in the first educational census poll which revealed large gaps in the level of education of professors. Seven out of ten professors attended Catholic school, while 69 percent studied [...]
