CETYS University Holds Successful 2nd Annual Town Hall in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Before a full house of special guests, CETYS University held a successful Town Hall for a second consecutive year with academics, business leaders, philanthropists from both sides of the border, executives, members of its Board of Trustees and local government representatives, led by Dr. Fernando León García, President of the CETYS University System in Baja California. The event took place at UC San Diego Park & Market in downtown San Diego.

Benjamin Moore, Director of Global Affairs for Mayor Todd Gloria's Office, presented a Proclamation to Dr. León García, declaring October 1 "CETYS University Day" in the City of San Diego.

Afterward, Dr. León García presided over "A Binational Conversation," featuring the participation of Assemblymember David Álvarez, representative of California's 80th District, and Ambassador Alicia Kerber-Palma, Consul General of Mexico in San Diego. Following the conversation, Assemblymember Álvarez presented Dr. León García with a Resolution from the State of California declaring September 20, 2026—the exact date of the 65th Anniversary—as "CETYS University Day" in California.

During the event, Dr. León García presented the CETYS vision as a strategic partner for the growth of the Cali-Baja region, highlighting its role in generating highly competitive human capital, applied research and linking with productive sectors on both sides of the border, as well as its commitment to promoting culture and its humanistic vision as means of cohesion and cross-border understanding in this region.

Dr. García León stated, "The conversation focused on the nature and dynamics of the CaliBaja region—and the varying levels of understanding regarding it—as well as the need for support from these stakeholders. Such support is essential so that those outside the region can learn about its strengths, opportunities, progress, and challenges. Furthermore, contributions from Sacramento, Washington, and Mexico City are required to amplify the distinctive features and the advancements already being achieved."

With over 43,000 graduates, an employability rate between 92-97%, and an academic community that promotes international mobility, CETYS is currently consolidating its multi-experiential, humanistic, and flexible educational model, geared towards training leaders capable of generating significant and sustainable impact.

The Town Hall was an opportunity to strengthen ties with the alumni community and strategic partners in Southern California, as well as to promote collaboration on joint projects that drive education, innovation, and social well-being in the world's most dynamic border region.

SOURCE CETYS Universidad