U.B. Signs Miss World Belize as Brand Ambassador

The University of Belize and The I.L.S. Phoenix proudly announce the signing of a groundbreaking agreement today, appointing Miss Noelia Hernandez, the reigning Miss World Belize, as the Brand Ambassador for U.B. This collaboration includes a comprehensive Masters’s Scholarship for Miss Hernandez to pursue an M.B.A. program at the University of Belize, further strengthening the ties between education and community leadership. The official signing ceremony was held at the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences Campus, marking a significant achievement in the university’s efforts to enhance its visibility and recruitment initiatives. The agreement was signed by representatives from both U.B. and The I.L.S. Phoenix, symbolizing a shared commitment to educational excellence and community engagement.

 

Dr. Vincent Palacio, President, University of Belize

“Very, very important partnership with the ILS Phoenix Group with Miss World Belize where it is that we will use her as a brand ambassador for our university and have her go around and talking about our programs and also providing her with some opportunities as well.  She will do a full MBA scholarship from us, so it’s a mutual relationship but we’re happy to have her and to know that she’s a graduate of UB as well.  So we know that she’s coming back home to UB to do her MBA, so it’s a very good program.” 

 

Reporter

“How did the collaboration start?”

 

Dr. Vincent Palacio

Yes, we were approached by the ILS Phoenix Group with the proposal, the dean of the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences and this is the program where the MBA comes under.  He embrace it and said let’s run with it.  And I am the leader that likes to think outside of the box and welcome new initiatives, I embrace it as well and that is how it started.”

 

Reporter

“How do you think her image and her participation in going to different schools and being posted on fliers will assist with especially enrollment into UB?”

 

Dr. Vincent Palacio

“Yes, I think it will help tremendously.”

 

Noelia Hernandez, Miss World Belize

“Well, I was extremely excited because I’ve always wanted to do my Master’s Degree in the first place, and then when the opportunity arose, I was like, oh my gosh, I’m actually going to do it.  Plus, being an ambassador is something exciting since I already have the background as well.  Since Dr. Vincent already said, I come from UB so I was ready for the challenge and it is a challenge indeed, but I think I’m ready.”