Albizu University

During 60th Anniversary Kick-Off Event at Miami Campus

Miami, FL (October 2026) — Albizu University will kick off a 60th anniversary celebration for faculty, students, staff, community partners and friends on Thursday, November 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Miami Campus (Multipurpose Room), 2173 NW 99th Avenue in Doral. The celebration is free and open to the public and includes a formal program and historical exhibit for guests to enjoy, followed by a reception with food and live music. To register in advance, visit https://tinyurl.com/Albizu60KO (RSVP is required).

“As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we are proud to honor our founder, Dr. Carlos Albizu Miranda,” said Albizu University President Dr. Nelson E. Soto. “His vision and dedication continue to inspire our mission and guide our community. Every classroom, graduate and act of service carries forward the values he instilled. We invite the community to join us for this special celebration honoring his extraordinary legacy.”

Founded in 1966 by Dr. Carlos Albizu Miranda, Albizu University began as the first independent professional school of psychology in North America. During its inaugural academic year (1967-1968), approximately 20 students enrolled, laying the foundation for the institution’s academic community. In 1972, the Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies was officially approved and registered as a nonprofit corporation. By 1974, the institution had earned accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), marking an important milestone in its development of doctoral-level education in Clinical Psychology.

In 1977, the institution relocated to facilities in Santurce, Puerto Rico, beginning a new period of rebuilding and growth. Later in the decade, a historic building in Old San Juan, formerly the Roman Baldorioty de Castro School, was restored. The institution expanded beyond Puerto Rico in 1980 with the establishment of the Miami Institute of Psychology, which subsequently moved its operations to a facility at 300 SW 12th Avenue in the early 1980s.

Academic offerings continued to grow throughout the following decade. In 1988, the institution established its doctoral program in General Psychology, followed by the introduction of a bachelor’s degree program in Psychology in 1989. The San Juan campus’s Clinical Psychology program received accreditation from the American Psychological Association (APA) in 1994, followed by APA accreditation for the program on the Miami campus in 1995. In 1996, the University experienced significant growth in clinical services, library resources and student enrollment. Continued expansion followed in 1999, when the Miami campus expanded facilities to accommodate growing academic and program needs.

During the early 2000s, the administrative structures, policies and management processes were strengthened at the University. In the latter part of the decade, the University continued to advance educational innovation while reaffirming its accreditations. The 2009-2013 strategic plan established priorities for continued institutional growth and development.

In 2015, Albizu University established the Mayagüez University Center, expanding access to graduate education in western Puerto Rico. The University also broadened its academic offerings into emerging fields, including cyberpsychology and technology-focused education, while continuing to achieve placements for students in nationally recognized internship programs. Along with academic growth, the University expanded its community impact through mental health services and the continued development of Albizu Clinics.

More recently, Albizu University has achieved additional milestones in academic accreditation and community service, as well as other notable recognitions. In 2024, the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology program at the Mayagüez University Center received APA accreditation. In 2025, the Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology program in Miami earned renewed APA accreditation for a 10-year period. In January 2026, Casa Albizu received accreditation from the National Children’s Alliance as a Child Advocacy Center. This achievement made Casa Albizu the first accredited Child Advocacy Center in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Latin America. Albizu’s Miami Campus was also named the top institution for Best Online Master’s in Organizational Psychology Programs in 2020 by BestColleges.com and ranked among the top 10 institutions for Best Online Psychology Master’s Degrees in 2026 by Forbes Advisor.

From its founding as a pioneering institution for professional psychology education to its expanding academic programs, clinical services and community partnerships, Albizu University continues to build on Dr. Carlos Albizu Miranda’s legacy of advancing psychology education and serving diverse communities.

For more information on Albizu University’s 60th Anniversary and related events, visit albizu.edu/60th-anniversary-albizu-university.

About Albizu University

Albizu University is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education with campuses in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Miami, Florida, as well as a University Center in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Founded in 1966, it is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. Proud of its heritage and commitment to academic excellence, Albizu University is named in honor of Dr. Carlos Albizu Miranda, a pioneering Puerto Rican psychologist. With more than 9,000 alumni, Albizu University is dedicated to educating professionals in the behavioral sciences, speech pathology and other disciplines; conducting research; improving quality of life; and serving communities. Today, Albizu University serves over 3,000 students across its campus-based and online academic programs that include psychology, speech and language, applied behavior analysis, counseling, human services, education, business, and ESOL. Its Miami Campus was named the top institution for Best Online Master’s in Organizational Psychology Programs in 2020 by BestColleges.com and ranked among the top 10 institutions for Best Online Psychology Master’s Degrees in 2026 by Forbes Advisor. For more information, please visit albizu.edu.

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