Honoris causa doctors

Dr. ALBERT O. HIRSCHMAN

A renowned intellectual whose research has contributed to a renewed and fruitful dialogue on reform, as well as a more profound knowledge of international trade and the development of corporate, organizational and governmental codes of conduct.

Santander, July 30, 1992

Dr. MAXIME CHEVALIER

Dr. Chevalier has an impressive academic resume and has focused his research on traditional and folk literature, Ariostesque epic and ballads, reception theory literature and Hispanic conceptism history. Chevalier’s paremiology original and editing works have merited him international recognition as a prominent hispanist. His activities have also contributed to the enrichment of cultural relations between Spain and France.

Madrid, June 17, 1993

HELMUT SCHMIDT Ph. D.

(Former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany) UIMP honored Helmut Schmidt in recognition of his fight for fundamental freedoms and his commitment to peace. His dedication to peace went beyond his political trajectory to become the motto of a personal and intellectual behavior ruled by an intimate relation between the principles of moral duty and critical thinking.

His life has been an ardent example of the Kantian German philosophy and ethics.

Santander, July 6, 1994

MARIANO BARBACID MONTALBÁN Ph. D.

Barbacid Montalbán’s contributions to the field of cellular differentiation based on the use of molecular biology and genetic engineering have delivered widely influential results. The same is true about his research on excessive cellular proliferation as a cause for tumor development.

The University also honored his work leading a group of several Spanish scientists conducting research in the United States of America while keeping strong ties with Spain.

Santander, July 5, 1995

Dr. D. JOAN MASSAGUÉ i SOLÉ, Ph. D.

Massagué i Solé’s contributions to the field of cellular differentiation are based on the use of molecular biology and genetic engineering. He studied in depth the role of glycoproteins in cellular transformation highlighting the existence of complex intracellular networks.

The University also honored his work leading a group of several Spanish scientists conducting research in the United States of America while keeping strong ties with Spain.

Santander, July 5, 1995

FERNANDO GUEDES Ph. D.

The work of Fernando Guedes is best defined as a tireless dedication to literature, Portuguese language research and publishing activity. His contribution has merited him an international recognition demonstrated by his election as the International Publishers Association President.

Santander, July 19, 1995

ORIOL BOHIGAS GUARDIOLA, Ph. D. and ÁLVARO SIZA VIEIRA, Ph. D.

The evolution and designs of these artists evidence a profound Iberian root. Their quest for an ideal of state-of-the- art architecture engaged with society’s needs coincides with the UIMP values and its social sense of duty. Moreover, Bohigas Guardiola and Siza Vieira’s work exhibits a peculiar identity widely recognized in the international arena.

Santander, July 21, 1995

Dr. JOSÉ HIERRO

UIMP honors José Hierro’s commendable work as a poet and a writer. His remarkable voice stands out in the Spanish literature scene and it is internationally renowned.

While Hierro is principally known as an essayist and literary critic, his incursions in art creation and interpretation back his exquisite and varied research trajectory and his university spirit.

Santander, September 6, 1995