Embassy of the United States

Press Releases 2008

U.S. Ambassador Stephen McFarland poses with UVG graduates and their families at the ceremony held in Sololá.

Ambassador McFarland Gives Commencement Address at UVG-Sololá

Guatemala, November 12, 2008

On November 12, Ambassador McFarland gave the commencement address at the graduation ceremonies of the Sololá campus of the Universidad del Valle (UVG). The Ambassador congratulated the students on their achievements but reminded the new graduates that their status gave them an extra responsibility to care for their country and communities.

U.S. Ambassador Stephen McFarland poses with UVG graduates and their families at the ceremony held in Sololá.

Ambassador McFarland pointed to the graduation as evidence of positive change in the Guatemalan highlands, drawing parallels with the campus itself, which is a converted military base. The 61 graduates, who were joined by university dignitaries, local officials, and hundreds of family members, graduated with technical degrees in education, agro-forestry, and tourism.

BULLETIN:  UVG New Graduates