FIKKIA NEWS – A total of 75 students of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Natural Sciences (FIKKIA) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) officially received alumni status after attending the 263rd UNAIR Graduation Ceremony. The graduation ceremony took place at the Airlangga Convention Center (ACC), MERR-C Campus UNAIR, Surabaya, Sunday (30/8/2026).
The 75 graduates consisted of 27 graduates from the Aquaculture Bachelor's Program, 31 graduates from the Public Health Bachelor's Program, and 17 graduates from the Veterinary Medicine Bachelor's Program.
The graduation ceremony was attended by graduates, along with their families and loved ones. Graduation marks the end of the undergraduate education process, from lectures to the completion of their final assignments.
The addition of 75 graduates also expands the FIKKIA UNAIR alumni network. Graduates bring scientific backgrounds in aquaculture, public health, and veterinary medicine that can be applied in various fields upon completion.
Representing Graduates in Reciting the Alumni Pledge
One of the graduation ceremonies included the reading of the alumni pledge. Shierly Zaissiliya Clarissa, a graduate of the Aquaculture Study Program, class of 2022, was entrusted with reciting the pledge, along with ten graduates from other faculties.
The reading of the alumni pledge is part of the ceremony marking the change in status from student to alumni. The pledge includes the graduates' commitment to uphold the values they acquired during their education and to maintain their connection to their alma mater.
For Shierly and the other graduates, this moment marks the final chapter of their journey as FIKKIA UNAIR students. After graduation, the graduates will enter a new phase where they will apply their knowledge and skills in their respective fields.
UNAIR Chancellor Emphasizes Responsibility for Knowledge
In his remarks at the 263rd UNAIR Graduation Ceremony, UNAIR Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Madyan, SE, M.Sc., M.Fin. reminding graduates that an academic degree is not the ultimate goal of higher education.
According to him, the success of graduates is not only measured by academic achievement, but also by their ability to use knowledge to provide benefits to the environment and society.
"True success isn't just about having a degree, but rather about applying the knowledge you possess to the environment and bringing about positive change," said Prof. Madyan.
He also reminded graduates to maintain humanitarian values amidst technological advancements. Empathy, integrity, wisdom, and morality are considered essential in utilizing knowledge and technology.
"Amidst rapid technological advancement, we must not lose our humanity. Empathy, integrity, wisdom, and morality must remain our compass in every step," said Prof. Madyan.
This message serves as a valuable resource for 75 FIKKIA graduates as they embark on life after college. Graduates of Aquaculture, Public Health, and Veterinary Medicine have diverse opportunities to contribute, depending on their competencies and fields of study.
The 263rd graduation ceremony marked the end of their studies for 75 FIKKIA UNAIR students and the beginning of their journey as alumni. The knowledge, skills, and values gained during their time at the university will further shape their professional journey and contribution to society.
Author: Ajeng Aprisa Simorangkir
Editor: Avicenna C. Nisa