The short version
- El Nuevo Día reports that Adlan Cruz received his second honorary doctorate in Education from Universidad Alva Edison of Puebla, Mexico, on Oct. 28 in Cusco, Peru
- Telemundo Puerto Rico states the award was granted by unanimous resolution for his professional performance, institutional leadership and contributions to educational excellence in Iberoamerica
- Both outlets report that on Oct. 29 Cruz was incorporated into the Colegio Oficial Internacional de Doctores in Peru, his 65th country visited in 40 years
- Cruz told reporters the honors remind him of Proverbs 18:16 about gifts opening doors before leaders
Recognition in Cusco
Puerto Rican pianist, director and music producer Adlan Cruz received his second honorary doctorate during an event in Peru, El Nuevo Día reported. The degree in Education was conferred by Universidad Alva Edison of Puebla, Mexico, on Oct. 28 in the historic city of Cusco. The university highlighted his outstanding professional performance, institutional leadership and contributions to educational excellence in Iberoamerica, according to the report.
The recognition was granted through Resolution No. 19-26, approved unanimously by the university's board, Telemundo Puerto Rico reported. It also noted his professionalism, leadership ability and contributions to the improvement of human quality.
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What the sources posted
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Me siento profundamente agradecido por el privilegio de servir a través de mis talentos, procurando siempre la excelencia y dejando un legado que inspire a las próximas generaciones
Our translation: I feel deeply grateful for the privilege of serving through my talents, always seeking excellence and leaving a legacy that inspires future generations.
The source's own statement, as quoted by El Nuevo Día. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
International College Membership
As part of the visit to Peru, Cruz participated on Oct. 29 in a ceremony to join the Colegio Oficial Internacional de Doctores, both outlets reported. El Nuevo Día described the incorporation as an additional distinction celebrating his artistic contribution and commitment to excellence and leadership. Telemundo Puerto Rico said it represents a new stage in his commitment to professional excellence, knowledge exchange and development of future generations.
Cruz has a 40-year international career with numerous recordings and performances worldwide. Both sources noted that Peru became the 65th country he has visited during that time.
Where the sources differ
The outlets agree that with four decades of international career, Adlan Cruz received his second honorary doctorate in Education from Universidad Alva Edison of Puebla, Mexico, on Oct. 28 in Cusco, Peru, and joined the Colegio Oficial Internacional de Doctores the next day. El Nuevo Día and Telemundo Puerto Rico both cite the same quote from Cruz about his 65th country and Proverbs 18:16. Telemundo Puerto Rico adds that the award was granted via Resolution No. 19-26 approved unanimously and gives more detail on qualities such as professionalism and improvement of human quality. The reports do not conflict on any facts.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not specify the name of the first honorary doctorate Cruz received, the field it was in, which institution granted it or when. They also do not detail the exact contributions to Iberoamerican education that were cited or any future projects he plans in relation to the new titles.
Sources
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- Reporting Adlan Cruz recibe su segundo doctorado honoris causa durante un evento en Perú
- Reporting Adlan Cruz recibe segundo Doctorado Honoris Causa en Perú
How we checked this
El Nuevo Día and Telemundo Puerto Rico both covered the Oct. 28 and 29 events in Peru. The honorary doctorate and college membership rest on statements from the university and from Cruz himself as quoted in both outlets.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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