UAM Xochimilco

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco
Type Public
Established November 11, 1974
Rector Patricia Alfaro Moctezuma
Students 20,965 (2013)
Location Mexico City
19°18′11″N 99°06′07″W / 19.30306°N 99.10194°W / 19.30306; -99.10194Coordinates: 19°18′11″N 99°06′07″W / 19.30306°N 99.10194°W / 19.30306; -99.10194
Colors Blue
Nickname Panteras Negras (Black Panthers)
Website xoc.uam.mx

UAM Xochimilco is one of the five academic units of the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Mexico City. UAM Xochimilco is located in the southern portion of the city and was founded on November 11, 1974. It offers 18 undergraduate degrees.

History

The central courtyard of the UAM-X Rectory Building

UAM Xochimilco began operations on November 11, 1974.

The Unidad Xochimilco is also home to one of the five transmitters of UAM Radio.

References

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