Leap into what's NEXT! Inspiring news from USFQ NEXT! WHAT'S NEXT? USFQ Next embodies a vision for the future of USFQ, carrying forward the legacy of past intellectual giants such as Humboldt and Darwin. These eminent figures, who made Ecuador part of great paradigm shifts in science with the concepts of interconnection and evolution, left a lasting mark on global history. Today, we aim to perpetuate their legacy of exploration in Ecuador through USFQ Next, our catalyst for positive change, evolution, and growth. However, it is through your philanthropic devotion and collaborative endeavors that we can bring this vision to reality. Learn more Empowering wellness: Join us in providing crucial support to our dedicated athletes who are pursuing their dream of becoming Olympians. Donate  Dragons for the world Following the track of the Andean Bear Along with Chakana Reserve and the USFQ's Ecology and Carnivore Conservation Laboratory, we launched the Andean Bear's conservation program, a project to monitor and protect bears, environmental education, and sustainable tourism. Learn more An Alumni reunion took place in Miami  An emotional reunion took place this March in Miami. Our Dean, Diego Quiroga met with our international Dragons, at the first Alumni Networking Night in Miami. This encounter was the testimony of the global profile of our Dragons, as well as the lasting power of the power of global networking. Learn more The biggest entrepreneurship award at USFQ For the third time, the prestigious Hult Prize lands at USFQ, all thanks to the remarkable efforts of the USFQ Innovation Club. As the largest social entrepreneurship award globally, the stakes are high. Our Dragons are eager to secure a victory, aiming for the opportunity to represent us in Mexico. Learn more