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The University of Guantánamo announced this Sunday the passing of M. Sc. Vladimir Naranjo Gómez, a renowned jurist, academic, and public servant, whose career profoundly impacted university life at that institution.
"With deep sadness and a sense of collective loss, the Guantánamo University community comes together to mourn the profound passing" of the professor, the institution published on its official Facebook profile.
The university emphasized that Naranjo was not just an official within its organizational structure, but a fundamental pillar in the training of generations of professionals and in the consolidation of the academic project in Guantanamo.
Throughout his career, the academic held key positions such as department head, dean of the faculties of Social Sciences and Humanities and Engineering and Technical Sciences, and finally, vice-rector of Education, a role he occupied until his passing.
In addition to his institutional performance, he was recognized for his intellectual competence, his passion for teaching, and for maintaining a close and humane relationship with students and colleagues.
The university noted that "his legacy endures at UG, and above all, in the lives of those he inspired."
"Rest in peace, Vladimir Naranjo. Your imprint on the University of Guantánamo is unforgettable," concludes the heartfelt farewell message.
In recent days, Cuba has lost prominent figures in science and culture, whose deaths represent irreparable losses for the country.
Manuel García Caluff, researcher, botanist, and artist,
In addition, the renowned oral poet Juana Tomasa Quiala Rojas, regarded by many as the "Queen of Repentismo in Cuba," passed away at the age of 63, following health complications related to a heart condition.
During the month of April, the artist —blind since birth— was hospitalized at the Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital in Havana, where she underwent heart surgery.
Weeks prior, she was also hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit of the Leopoldito Martínez Hospital in San José de las Lajas, Mayabeque, due to a serious condition.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Passing of Professor Vladimir Naranjo Gómez
Who was Vladimir Naranjo Gómez?
Vladimir Naranjo Gómez was a renowned jurist, academic, and public servant who held various roles at the University of Guantánamo, including department head, dean, and vice-rector of Education. His legacy is remembered for his passion for teaching and his close relationships with students and colleagues.
What was Vladimir Naranjo's impact on the University of Guantánamo?
Naranjo was a fundamental pillar in the formation of generations of professionals and in the consolidation of the academic project at the University of Guantánamo. His trajectory profoundly marked university life at that institution, and his legacy endures in the lives of those he inspired and guided.
How has the passing of Vladimir Naranjo affected the university community?
The community of the University of Guantánamo has expressed its deep sorrow and sense of collective loss following Naranjo's passing. His death has left a significant void in the academic community, where he was greatly loved and respected for his dedication and humanity.
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