{"id":47446,"date":"2026-06-10T13:40:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T17:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insagrado.sagrado.edu\/?p=47446"},"modified":"2026-06-10T13:40:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T17:40:26","slug":"meet-the-academic-honorees-of-the-class-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insagrado.sagrado.edu\/en\/meet-the-academic-honorees-of-the-class-of-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Academic Honorees of the Class of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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From left to right: Dr. Anuchka Ramos Ruiz, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs; Camila Rivera Vega; Fabi\u00e1n Emil Llanos Morris; Lemuel Adriel S\u00e1nchez P\u00e9rez; Alexia P\u00e9rez Bosques; Tanairy Soto Rodr\u00edguez; and Gilberto J. Marxuach Torr\u00f3s, president of Universidad del Sagrado Coraz\u00f3n.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By Institutional Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the commencement ceremonies held on June 9, 2026, at the Coca-Cola Music Hall, Universidad del Sagrado Coraz\u00f3n<\/a> (Sagrado) celebrated the academic distinction of five students who embody the Sagrado experience through their records of academic excellence, innovation, and social commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fabi\u00e1n Llanos Morris | School of Business<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fabi\u00e1n graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration<\/strong> with a concentration in Marketing<\/strong>, but his entrepreneurial mindset began long before he arrived at the School of Business. While still in high school, he founded Mythik<\/a>, a streetwear brand that has participated in events such as New York Fashion Week and San Juan Moda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The graduate describes his years at Sagrado as \u201ca period of constant growth,\u201d during which he had the opportunity to develop his business idea into a tangible project with the support of spaces such as the Neeuko Collaborative Innovation Center<\/a> and the Showcase<\/a>. According to Fabi\u00e1n, the workshops and resources he accessed through Entrepreneurship courses enabled him to take his project beyond what was possible through social media alone and allowed him to present his product directly to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond developing critical thinking skills and transforming new ideas into real-world proposals, Fabi\u00e1n highlighted one of his greatest lessons: not being afraid to pursue new opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe worst thing that can happen is that they tell you no, but the learning that comes from trying carries more weight than the rejection\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camila Rivera Vega | School of General Education<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Camila completed a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies<\/strong> with concentrations in Theater<\/strong>, Dance<\/strong>, and Business Development<\/strong>. During her time at Sagrado, she participated in various entrepreneurship forums as well as dance recitals as part of her degree program. For her, these forums stood out as spaces for hands-on, community-based learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the experiences that had the greatest impact on Camila was her participation in the course Social Change: Philanthropy Lab<\/em>,<\/a> taught by Professor Anitza Cox as part of a partnership between Sagrado and The Philanthropy Lab. As part of the course, students formed a philanthropic board to evaluate proposals, analyze social needs, and ultimately award real funding to nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the graduate, one of the most valuable lessons she learned from working with the nonprofit sector is that every person\u2014even a student\u2014has the ability to help others and make a difference in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemuel Adriel S\u00e1nchez P\u00e9rez | School of Health and Sciences<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lemuel completed a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion<\/strong> with a minor concentration in Massage Therapy<\/strong> from the School of Health and Sciences. Throughout his academic journey, he also excelled as a student-athlete. This year, his role as shooting guard was instrumental in the Dolphins\u2019 historic qualification<\/a> for the LAI basketball championship finals. He was also awarded the Latido Sagrado Award during the 2025\u20132026 Sports Gala<\/a> in recognition of his leadership and dedication to athletics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both academically and athletically, Lemuel credits his faith in Jesus as the foundation of all his endeavors. He expressed gratitude for \u201cLa Confra,\u201d a student organization within the university\u2019s pastoral ministry, which provided a weekly space for prayer and reflection on Scripture that strengthened his spirituality. The experience also inspired him to incorporate Bible study as a team-building spiritual practice with his basketball teammates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexia P\u00e9rez Bosques | School of Arts, Design, and Creative Industries<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Alexia, who holds the honor of being the salutatorian of the Class of 2026, graduated with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Experience Design: Tourism and Events<\/strong>, with a minor concentration in Audiovisual Production and Film<\/strong>. As part of her student experience, she participated in international exchange programs that allowed her to immerse herself in one of her main areas of interest: cultural tourism. Along the way, she also conducted research on historic preservation in Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Alexia, the challenges and opportunities she encountered during her time at Sagrado fostered both her personal and professional growth, helping her develop skills such as problem-solving, organizing ideas, and public speaking\u2014skills she applies daily in her current role as a tour guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tanairy Soto Rodr\u00edguez | Ferr\u00e9 Rangel School of Communication<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tanairy completed a double major in Journalism<\/strong> and International Studies and Global Communication<\/strong>, with a minor concentration in Theater<\/strong> and the distinction of Valedictorian of the Class of 2026. Her learning journey extended beyond the classroom, leading her to professional and service experiences both in Puerto Rico and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among these experiences was her participation in the Jorge A. Ramos Comas Legislative Internship Program, where she gained insight into governance, legislative processes, and the judicial branch through workshops and site visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internationally, Tanairy studied abroad in Mexico, where she connected with local organizations to engage in volunteer work. Among her service experiences, she highlighted her work with the organization So\u00f1ar Despierto, through which she had the opportunity to sponsor and support children living in low-income households or complex family situations. She also collaborated with the organization Techo in fundraising efforts to support the construction of housing for people experiencing homelessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of these students demonstrates through their achievements the core values of the Sacred Heart educational mission: an education centered on intellectual freedom and moral conscience, as well as a commitment to solidarity, justice, and peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations, Dolphins!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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