National Autonomous University of Mexico in diverse areas, such as robotics, computer science, mathematics, physics, human-computer interaction, history, philosophy, among others. All Mexican Nobel laureates are either alumni or faculty of UNAM. UNAM was founded, in its modern form, on 22 September 1910 by Justo Sierra as a liberal alternative to its predecessor, the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico. UNAM obtained its autonomy from the government in 1929. This has given the university the freedom to define its own curriculum and manage its own budget without interference from the government. This has had a profound effect on academic life at the university, which some
Josecarlos Van Rankin Josecarlos Van Rankin Josecarlos Van Rankin Galland (born May 14, 1993 in Mexico City, Mexico) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays for Guadalajara of the Liga MX as a right back, on loan from Pumas UNAM. Van Rankin joined the youth academy of UNAM in 2010. After continuing through Pumas UNAM Youth Academy successfully going through UNAM Premier, Pumas Morelos, U-17, and U-20. He finally reached the first team, Juan Antonio Torres being the coach promoting Van Rankin to first team. Van Rankin made his Liga MX debut as a second half substitute for Érik Vera in a 2–1