Universidad Autónoma de La Laguna

The Universidad Autónoma de La Laguna (Laguna Autonomous University or UAL) is an institute of higher education located in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico. It was founded in December 1988.

Autonomous University of the Laguna
Universidad Autónoma de La Laguna
Motto
Vencimos al Desierto, Cultivamos el Espíritu
Motto in English
We Conquered the Desert, We Cultivate the Spirit
TypePrivate
Established1988-12-04 (1988-12-04)
Parent institution
Universidad Autónoma de La Laguna, A.C.
RectorYamil Darwich Ramírez
Students4,800
Location
Torreón
,
Coahuila
,
Mexico
ColoursDark green and light green
MascotHalcones
Websiteual.mx

The university includes three schools: Secondary Education, Administrative Sciences and Sciences and Humanities, as well as a graduate office, night school, and international communication institute. UAL also operates a natural history museum and a university radio station, XHUAL-FM 98.7.

History

UAL was founded on December 4, 1988. On January 17, 1989, the university formally began academic activities. Construction on the university campus began in April 1989, with the first building opening in August 1990.

The university's history has been marked by expansion in facilities and programs. The radio station began operations in 2006.

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