Medan – The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FEB USU), held a Graduation Ceremony for Undergraduate, Master's, and Doctoral Program graduates for Period I of the 2026/2027 Academic Year on Monday (November 9), at the Prof. Dr. Suhadji Hadibroto Hall, FEB USU.
The ceremony was officially opened by the Dean of FEB USU, Dr. Abdillah Arif Nasution, and attended by faculty leaders, academic community members, and graduates from various academic programs. The event began with participant registration, the ceremonial entrance, the singing of Indonesia Raya, a prayer, and the reading of the Graduation Decree by the Head of the FEB USU Administrative Office, Tri Gunarto, S.T., M.A.P.
One of the highlights of the ceremony was the recognition of graduates achieving the highest cum laude distinction in each study program, followed by the symbolic presentation of graduation sashes by the Dean of FEB USU to students with the highest Grade Point Average (GPA). The program also featured a speech representing undergraduate graduates from the Management Study Program, delivered by Edbert Nathaniel, as well as a motivational message from the invited speaker or representative.
The graduation ceremony marked an important milestone for graduates in completing their academic journey at FEB USU. Beyond academic achievement, graduates are expected to apply their knowledge, strengthen their competencies, uphold integrity, and contribute meaningfully to society, the business sector, and national development.
This event also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through the provision of quality higher education and the development of graduate competencies; SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through the development of productive and professional human resources; and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through graduates' contributions to innovation and economic advancement.
Through this graduation ceremony, FEB USU hopes that all graduates will become excellent, adaptable, and ethical individuals who can create positive impacts on society and contribute to sustainable national development.