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National Autonomous University of Mexico: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México • UNAM • Royal and Pontifical University
Date 1551 - present
Areas Of Involvement public education
Notable Alumni Claudia Sheinbaum • Andrés Manuel López Obrador • Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas • Carlos Slim Helú • José López Portillo • Carlos Salinas de Gortari • Sergio Pitol • Luis Echeverría Álvarez • Fernando del Paso • Miguel de la Madrid • Luis Zapata

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The library building at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City, featuring large, colorful murals by Juan O'Gorman covering the facade, with people walking in front.
Panoramic view of two buildings at University City, Mexico City, featuring a colorful mosaic of abstract human figures by David Alfaro Siqueiros on the Central Administration Building at left and a patterned mosaic by Juan O. Gorman on the Library at right.
The Central Library at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City, featuring colorful mosaic murals by Juan O'Gorman covering the upper building's facade.
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