UNS – Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) has recognized Dr. Budi Santoso, M.Si., Minister of Trade, as one of its 2025 Outstanding Alumni. The university honored him during its 49th Dies Natalis celebration at the G.P.H. Haryo Mataram Auditorium on Tuesday (11/3/2025). The event took place alongside the Open Session of the Academic Senate.
Among the 16 award recipients, two members of the Merah Putih Cabinet were honored: Dr. Budi Santoso, M.Si., Minister of Trade and an alumnus of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), and Agus Jabo Priyono, Deputy Minister of Social Affairs and an alumnus of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP).
Among the 16 award recipients, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) honored two Merah Putih Cabinet members. They were Dr. Budi Santoso, M.Si., Minister of Trade, and Agus Jabo Priyono, Vice Minister of Social Affairs. Dr. Budi Santoso, M.Si., Minister of Trade, is an alumnus of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences. Meanwhile, Agus Jabo Priyono is an alumnus of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education.
UNS Rector Highlights Alumni Contributions
UNS Rector, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si., emphasized the importance of alumni contributions to the university and society. He stated that this recognition serves as an appreciation for their dedication and achievements.
“We acknowledge the significant role of alumni in UNS’s development and their impact on society. A strong network with the UNS Alumni Association (IKA UNS) is essential for the university’s growth. It supports UNS as a State-Owned Legal Entity University (PTNBH),” Prof. Hartono said.
He also encouraged the academic community to draw inspiration from these accomplished alumni and continue striving for excellence.
Minister of Trade Expresses Gratitude
Dr. Budi Santoso, M.Si., expressed his gratitude to UNS for shaping his career. “I am proud to be part of UNS. The people here have helped shape my journey. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today. This institution nurtured me, making me independent and capable of contributing to the nation,” he said.
Representing the 2025 Outstanding Alumni, he appreciated the recognition and encouraged students to maximize their university experience.
“University life is about more than just academics. It’s about learning to think critically, analytically, and creatively. The real challenge begins after graduation when you step into society. We graduate not when we complete our studies but when we achieve our dreams,” he added.
Commitment to National Development
Dr. Budi Santoso also called on the UNS community to support government programs in realizing the vision of an Advanced Indonesia by 2045.
List of 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients:
- Dr. Budi Santoso, M.Si. (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences) – Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia.
- Agus Jabo Priyono (Faculty of Teacher Training and Education) – Deputy Minister of Social Affairs.
- Dr. Djuyamto, S.H., M.H. (Faculty of Law) – Judge at the South Jakarta District Court.
- Hananto Aji, S.T. (Faculty of Engineering) – Director of Operations 1 at PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk.
- Bunga Herlina Oktaviyanti, S.E., M.B.A. (Faculty of Economics and Business) – Division Head at PT Bank BRI (Persero) Tbk.
- I Kadek Edwin Trisnapati, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog. (Faculty of Psychology) – Vice President of Human Capital at PT Fore Kopi Indonesia.
- Ir. Ayub Rizal, S.Pt., M.Si., IPM. (Faculty of Animal Husbandry) – Area Manager at PT Newhope Indonesia.
- Arifin Satria Ajinusa, S.Kom. (Faculty of Information Technology and Data Science) – Senior Data Analyst at PT Finaccel Teknologi Indonesia.
- Dr. Ganjar Harimansyah (Faculty of Cultural Sciences) – Secretary of the Agency for Language Development and Cultivation, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen).
- M. Sony Mughofir, S.Si. (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences) – Head of the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) in Tangerang.
- Ir. Sunarti, M.M. (Faculty of Agriculture) – Head of the Central Kalimantan Province’s Food Crops, Horticulture, and Livestock Office.
- Dr. Ir. Johan Setiawan, S.Hut., M.Sc. (Graduate School) – Head of the Baluran National Park Agency.
- Dr. dr. Purwadi, SStMk., M.S., MARS. (Faculty of Medicine) – Expert Staff to the Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).
- Ashthofi Zainati, S.Tr.Kes. (Vocational School) – Group Leader SHE at PT Putra Perkasa Abadi.
- Dr. Yulius Widi Nugroho, S.Sn., M.Si. (Faculty of Arts and Design) – Lecturer at the Integrated Science and Technology Institute Surabaya (ISTTS).
- Umi Napsiatun, S.Pd., M.M. (Faculty of Sports Science) – Owner of Toko Boneka Jaya Agung and Chairperson of HARPI MELATI (2021–2026).
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