Ureña and Lorenzo win UASD decanates for Humanities and Economics

Ana Jacqueline Ureña secured over 60% of the vote in the second round of UASD elections, making her the virtual winner of the Humanities decanate, while Maribel Lorenzo won the Economics decanate with 55%. Ureña's victory marks the return of a woman to lead Humanities after 24 years Source: hoydo.

Historic win for Humanities

Ureña, a psychology professor backed by rector-elect Jorge Asjana David, obtained more than 60% of the vote. Rivals Eulogio Silverio, Frank Acosta, and Ruth Cuevas conceded defeat Source: elcaribedr. She will be joined by Eunice Vicioso as vice-dean. Student groups including GEI-2 and FJD-3 endorsed her campaign Source: elcaribedr.

Economics decanate decided

In the Economics and Social Sciences faculty, Maribel Lorenzo beat her opponent 229–191 votes (55% vs 45%), with 99.53% voter turnout. She will serve from 2026–2030 and has worked closely with Asjana David Source: diariolibree.

Both winners emphasized transparency, participation, and academic strengthening. The Central Electoral Commission will validate results before official proclamation Source: hoydo.