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Today marked the first day of classes for the second semester of the 2019 academic year. Students returned to campus several days before class to register for classes in one of the five major academic areas: Agronomy, Veterinary Science, Nursing, Ecotourism, and Education. In addition to the major areas of study that are offered at…

Alejandro Lidio Apaza’s business is booming–or blooming, rather. When the 23-year-old entrepreneur first considered flower production as a viable business possibility, he did some investigating first. “I checked to see how much the seeds cost, researched the life cycle of lilies, and determined additional costs of things such as fertilizer, transportation, and my time.” The…

The UAC-CP hosted its inaugural Youth Entrepreneurship Fair on Wednesday, June 5th in Carmen Pampa. The fair featured more than 200 students and young people from the local area who showcased their small businesses and ideas for small businesses. The Youth Entrepreneurship Fair was organized as part of the UAC-CP’s Entrepreneurship Program for Rural Bolivian…

Thank you to everyone who made our 2019 Fiesta de Ayni celebration such a great success! Together, you helped raised $20,740 for the College in Carmen Pampa, Bolivia. Whether you attended La Fiesta de Ayni in person or participated in our online silent auction or watched our first livestream of the event on Facebook, we…

Katelyn Engel is a resident of Minneapolis, MN, but she originally hails from Plymouth, MN. Katelyn works in public health, advocating for kidney patients through the National Kidney Foundation. In her free time, Katelyn likes to spend time outside. She is very active and takes advantage of Minnesota’s vibrant outdoor culture by running, biking and…