Montemorelos University Begins Semester Online With High Enrollment Numbers

Montemorelos University President Ismael Castillo addresses students and faculty at the start of the new school year during a special session on Aug. 11, 2020, from the campus church. The university in North Mexico had high enrollment numbers this year with more than 2,400 students registered through the institution and its three extension campuses. [Photo: Montemorelos University]

Officials of Montemorelos University welcomed more than 2,400 students – a record enrollment – to the new school year on August 11. The university, which is directly overseen by the Inter-American Division of Seventh-day Adventist, will be running fully online with distance learning throughout the first semester, in accordance with recommendations and guidelines set by the government of Mexico because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

“Without a doubt, the beginning of this academic year takes place in an extraordinary and unusual context,” said Ptr. Eli Henry, president of the Inter-American Division, and chairman of the institution’s governing board.

Pastor Henry highlighted the work of the institutions’ administration in providing the conditions so that, given the reality of these times, the institution continues to move forward in the fulfillment of the mission. “A mission that remains global, has no country, gender, age or opportunity limits,” said Henry. “The knowledge imparted  by Montemorelos University goes beyond what can be acquired in a classroom or through a screen,” he said. “It is the preparation to face the challenges of the present world in a victorious way and the world to come,” he added. He invited students and faculty to begin the school year following God’s extraordinary plans for their life.

Empty campus of Montemorelos University as hundreds of students will take part in online classes during the first semester of the school year. [Photo: Montemorelos University]

“This institution is an Adventist institution which in its name declares that we are waiting for Christ and we must never lose sight of the fact that the total solution to the problems of this world is for Christ to come,” said Castillo. “Let’s cheer up, dear students, the final triumph is assured!”

“But above what may come next, it is about Who is coming. Yes come Lord Jesus,” he said, as he pointed everyone to keep clear in their minds the final destination that goes beyond meeting again on campus. “May the Holy Spirit strengthen our faith in the sure promise of the Second Coming of Christ,” Castillo concluded.

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