2,199 UNIMED Graduates Conferred Degrees; Rector Emphasizes the Importance of Lifelong Learning
The Rector of Universitas Negeri Medan conferred academic degrees upon 2,199 graduates during the Open Senate Meeting for the Graduation Ceremony of Doctoral, Master’s, Professional Engineer, Bachelor’s, and Diploma Programs for the August 2025 Period. The ceremony, held over four days from 19–22 August 2025 at the UNIMED Auditorium, was attended by Senate members, Vice Rectors, Deans and Vice Deans, Graduate School Director and Vice Directors, bureau chiefs, institutional heads, professors, heads of departments and study programs, functional lecturers, the UNIMED Alumni Association, parents, and invited guests.
The graduates consisted of:
41 from the Graduate School,
369 from the Faculty of Education,
235 from the Faculty of Languages and Arts,
168 from the Faculty of Social Sciences,
551 from FMIPA,
329 from the Faculty of Engineering,
210 from the Faculty of Sports Science,
296 from the Faculty of Economics.
The ceremony also featured an academic oration by the Chair of the University Senate and the symbolic handover of graduates to the UNIMED Alumni Association.
In his congratulatory remarks, Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. Baharuddin, ST., M.Pd. expressed heartfelt appreciation to the graduates and their families.
He reminded graduates that the ceremony does not mark the end of their learning journey but should instead serve as the beginning of a new chapter where knowledge and skills obtained at UNIMED are applied toward building a successful future.
The Rector encouraged graduates to pursue further studies at the master's and doctoral levels to enhance their professional competencies. He reaffirmed UNIMED’s commitment to achieving “Excellent and International Accreditation” for all study programs in line with the university’s vision of becoming an outstanding institution in education, industrial engineering, and culture.
He also highlighted the government’s newly launched program, “Diktisaintek Berdampak,” which aims to transform higher education, science, and technology as part of Indonesia’s strategic roadmap toward “Indonesia Emas 2045.” The program emphasizes equitable access, relevance, and societal impact. The Rector stressed that graduates must embody excellence, integrity, a growth mindset, and strong soft skills to become agents of change in an increasingly digital and competitive world.
The academic oration delivered by Prof. Dr. Syawal Gultom, M.Pd. echoed the life principles of renowned investor Warren Buffett, emphasizing three key lessons:
The best investment is investing in oneself.
Patience and long-term thinking lead to success.
A simple life grounded in principles brings true fulfillment.
These values, he noted, can serve as guiding principles for UNIMED graduates as they build meaningful, ethical, and sustainable careers.
(UNIMED Public Relations)
