Mar del Plata National University Celebrates 50 Years, Honors Journalist Carlos Pagni
Mar del Plata, Argentina – The National University of Mar del Plata (UNMDP) commemorated it’s 50th anniversary with a ceremony recognizing the legacy of its past and future commitment to public education. A key highlight of the event was the conferral of the Doctor Honoris Causa title to renowned journalist and political analyst, Carlos Osvaldo Pagni, a UNMDP graduate.
the commemoration included a presentation of the trailer for the film “There will hardly be shadows,” which focuses on the 1975 kidnapping and murder of teacher and dean María del Carmen “Coca” Maggi by the National University Concentration Group (CNU). University officials emphasized Maggi’s and UNMDP’s representation of the ongoing struggle for accessible, free, and democratic education.
Rector Lazzeretti presented the honorary doctorate to Pagni, acknowledging his contributions to political analysis and journalism, including the Konex Platinum Award. Pagni, visibly moved by the recognition in his hometown, described the honor as “a huge emotion, return to Mar del Plata for this reason.” He reflected that the recognition prompted introspection amidst the “inertia” of his profession, offering a “fantastic” opportunity to reconnect with his vocation.
Pagni recalled his time at UNMDP as a period of “huge discoveries,” extending beyond academics to include literary fiction, cinema, and music. He fondly remembered the era’s slower pace of life,noting,”A fantastic era as time is left over,” contrasting it with the demands of larger cities. He concluded with a “bright and very pleasant” assessment of his university experience and his memories of Mar del Plata.
