University of Puerto Rico

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Public university system in Puerto Rico

About University of Puerto Rico

According to Wikipedia, The University of Puerto Rico is the main public university system in the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It is a government-owned corporation with 11 campuses and approximately 58,000 students and 5,300 faculty members. UPR has the largest and most diverse academic offerings in the commonwealth, with 472 academic programs of which 32 lead to a doctorate.

University of Puerto Rico's Online Degrees

What Is University of Puerto Rico Known For?

University of Puerto Rico is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Puerto Rico's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are University of Puerto Rico's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Puerto Rico's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Law, Medical, and Education. Here are some of University of Puerto Rico's most famous alumni:

Luis Rafael Sánchez
A Puerto Rican playwright and novelist.
Antonia Novello
A 14th Surgeon General of the United States.
Julia de Burgos
Julia de Burgos
A Puerto Rican poet.
José J. Reyes
José J. Reyes
A Puerto Rican military officer.
Orlando Figueroa
Orlando Figueroa
A Puerto Rican scientist.
Carlos Albizu Miranda
Carlos Albizu Miranda
A Puerto Rican educator.
Maite Oronoz Rodríguez
An American judge.
Luis López Nieves
A Puerto Rican writer.
Carlos Díaz Olivo
A Puerto Rican academic.
María Cadilla
María Cadilla
A Puerto Rican writer, educator, women's rights activist.
José F. Cordero
A Puerto Rican physician.
Isabel Freire de Matos
A Puerto Rican activist and writer .

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