Demonstrating the University of Makati’s (UMak) expanding global presence and leadership in higher education, University President Elyxzur Ramos and Center for Quality Management and Development (CQMD) Director Henry Magat secured major international appointments during the 2026 World University Association for Innovation (WURI) Global Conference, held on recently at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology in Germany.
President Elyxzur Ramos was reelected as Chairman of the World University Network of Innovators (WUNI) for Presidents. In addition, Dr. Ramos was invited to join the pioneer team of accreditation inspectors for university presidents under the WURI system, establishing a significant benchmark for executive academic leadership.
Concurrently, CQMD Director Henry Magat achieved a triple distinction on the international stage. Magat was reelected Chairman of WUNI for Experts for his second consecutive term, named a WURI Accreditation Validator, and reappointed as a Certified WURI Mentor.
The WURI Global Conference brings together university presidents, global experts, researchers, and academic leaders to share cutting-forward practices and foster international collaboration. The continued reelection and appointments of UMak’s top leadership highlight the institution’s commitment to quality assurance, institutional innovation, and global partnership.
“Their continued leadership on the global stage reflects UMak’s unwavering commitment to innovation, quality assurance, and meaningful collaboration in higher education,” the university stated, reinforcing its thrust to inspire students and faculty to rise, shine, and succeed anywhere in the world.
