UNS — The Rector of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr. M. Si., conferred degrees to 1.164 graduates during the university’s seventh graduation ceremony of 2024. The event was held in person at the G.P.H. Haryo Mataram Auditorium, UNS, on Saturday (31/8/2024).
In his remarks, Prof. Hartono reminded the graduates that graduation is not the end of their journey but the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. He emphasized that the degrees they received represent the culmination of a long journey filled with challenges, valuable lessons, and experiences. Prof. Hartono also highlighted that the outside world awaits their contributions, whether in the workplace or society.
“Today, I want to remind you that the education you have gained is not just for yourselves but also to benefit others. Use the knowledge you have acquired as a tool to create positive change. Focus not only on personal success but also on contributing to the nation’s and humanity’s progress,” Prof. Hartono said.
The UNS Rector also expressed his gratitude to the parents and families who have provided unwavering support, both morally and materially. He acknowledged that the graduates’ success is also a result of their sacrifices and prayers. Additionally, he extended his highest appreciation to the faculty and academic community for their dedication and hard work in educating the students.
“As alumni of this university, I hope you will always uphold the good name of your alma mater by setting an example in all aspects of life. Be wise leaders, competent professionals, and responsible citizens. Congratulations on your achievements. May you continue to succeed in facing future challenges and reach even greater heights,” Prof. Hartono concluded.
In her report, the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and Research, Prof. Dr. Fitria Rahmawati, S.Si, M.Si., stated that in this seventh graduation period of 2024, UNS conferred degrees on 1.164 graduates. Among these graduates, 788 received cum laude, or highest honors. This ceremony also included four international graduates from Russia and Timor-Leste.
The ceremony recognized several outstanding graduates. The fastest doctoral graduate was Firstya Evi Dianastiti from the Indonesian Language Education Doctoral Program, completing her studies in 2 years and 10 months. The youngest doctoral graduate was Chaerol Riezal from the History Education Doctoral Program at the age of 31 years and 7 months. In the master’s program, the fastest graduate was Zain Nadaa Nisriina from the Public Health Sciences Master’s Program, with a study duration of 1 year and 4 months, and the youngest graduate was Dinda Nabila Silva Diba from the Public Health Sciences Master’s Program, at 22 years and 10 months old. The fastest bachelor’s graduate was Rafid Haris Kurniawan from the Animal Science Undergraduate Program, completing his studies in 3 years and 5 months.
The youngest bachelor’s graduate was Ananta Nabila Ismi from the Medical Undergraduate Program at 19 years and 11 months old. The fastest graduate in the Diploma IV program was Alvina Dewi Maharani from the Applied Midwifery Program, with a study duration of 3 years and 9 months, and the youngest graduate in the Diploma IV program was Nabila Khairunisa Azzahra from the Applied Midwifery Program at 21 years and 3 months old. The fastest graduate in the Diploma III program was Kania Uswama from the Agricultural Product Technology Program, completing her studies in 2 years and 7 months, and the youngest graduate in the Diploma III program was Callista Rifda Maharani from the Midwifery Program at 20 years and 4 months old.
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Reporter: Annisa Fakhira
Editor: Dwi Hastuti
