Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) is a Mexican higher education institution founded under Catholic inspiration by university students and teachers. It is supported by broad sectors of society, an effort that represented a model of authentic social solidarity. On May 7th of 1973, at the old premises of Ex Rancho La Noria as a straightforward educational facility, staff, and members of the Schools of architecture and Business Administration held the founding ceremony of UPAEP. On August 1st of 1975, the Governor of the State of Puebla approved the incorporation of UPAEP to the Higher Education System, by granting, in accordance to decision number 2370, the Recognition of Official Validity to provide educational services in higher education levels.
