The RIU celebrates a decade of collaboration with a Meeting of Directors and a General Assembly

Dr. Jesús Villagrasa Lasaga, L.C., rector of Anáhuac Mexico University and one of the founders of the International Network of Regnum Christi Universities will participate in the event as the head of the "Expanded Reason" strategic initiative.

The International Network of Regnum Christi Universities (RIU) is celebrating 10 years of academic collaboration with a Meeting of Directors and a General Assembly, to be held from October 18 to 23, 2026, at Anáhuac Querétaro University, where our rector, Dr. Jesús Villagrasa Lasaga, L.C., and one of the founders of the Network, will participate as the head of the “Expanded Reason” strategic initiative, is participating in the event as the head of the "Expanded Reason" strategic initiative.

The meeting will bring together more than 90 university rectors, directors and representatives from the 15 institutions that make up the RIU in five countries, with the aim of sharing experiences, reflecting on the challenges facing education and defining the next steps for a collaboration that celebrates its tenth anniversary.

Dr. Villagrasa Lasaga, L.C.’s participation in the General Assembly highlights his involvement in the Network’s development and his contribution to the Expanded Reason strategic initiative, which aims to promote dialogue between faith, reason and the various fields of knowledge. As one of the founders of the RIU, he is part of this history of collaboration between institutions that share an educational mission and a commitment to the holistic development of the individual.

The General Assembly provides a forum for reviewing the progress and challenges facing the Network. During the event, guided by the eight strategic areas: Catholic Identity, Expanded Reason, Internationalization, Research, Holistic Development, Accompaniment, Pastoral Care and Educational Innovation, participants share best practices, present their achievements and propose new actions to strengthen collaboration between universities and ensure the continuity of joint projects.

Artificial intelligence and the future of education

One of the central themes of this edition is artificial intelligence and its implications for teaching, learning and university life. To explore these challenges in greater depth, the Network formed a committee of experts to guide the discussion and help develop criteria and insights that each institution can apply to its own circumstances.

In addition to academic and leadership activities, the program includes opportunities for shared experiences, prayer and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, which link reflection on the future of education to the faith and mission that inspire the institutions of the Regnum Christi.

Anáhuac Querétaro University is hosting the event as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, a coincidence that provides an opportunity to recognize its history and contribution to the shared educational mission.

Ten years after its founding, the International Network of Regnum Christi Universities renews its commitment to an education that combines academic excellence with a holistic development, producing leaders of positive action who are committed to truth, goodness and love, and who are capable of contributing to the transformation of society.

In this respect, Anáhuac Mexico University reaffirms its commitment to international collaboration and interdisciplinary dialogue in favor of a shared educational mission that promotes the holistic development of the individual and the development of solutions to address social challenges.

*With information from the International Network of Regnum Christi Universities