FIKKIA NEWS – Faculty of Science, Health, Medicine, and Natural Sciences (FIKKIA) Airlangga University (UNAIR) Banyuwangi held another graduation ceremony for graduating students on Thursday (July 30, 2026). Ninety-three students graduated, comprising 22 undergraduate students in Aquaculture, 16 undergraduate students in Veterinary Medicine, 31 undergraduate students in Public Health, and 24 veterinarians from the Veterinary Professional Education (PPDH). This special occasion also marked the first time that graduation ceremonies for undergraduate and professional veterinarians were held simultaneously. The event was held in a hybrid format at the Mojo Campus Hall and Zoom meeting. Because it coincided with the open senate session for the inauguration of new undergraduate and diploma students as part of the 2026 PKKMB series.
Work hard together and gather at IKA FIKKIA UNAIR
Dean of FIKKIA UNAIR, Dr. Rahadian Indarto Susilo, dr., Sp.BS. (K). said that the graduation ceremony was a moment to be grateful for, a result of a long process of hard work among the academic community in the academic process. Starting from students, lecturers, study program administrators, to all related educational staff who contributed directly and indirectly. The Dean also expressed appreciation for the achievements of students who have contributed in publishing journal manuscripts indexed by Scopus and SINTA.
"We have directly met the criteria for excellence as a faculty and study program because we have exceeded the minimum targets set by the university and the Directorate General of Higher Education in achieving this," he said.
The neurosurgeon also reminded graduates to always work hard and maximize their chances of success. Both are crucial for securing future career opportunities. This includes building relationships and becoming trustworthy and reliable individuals. Students are also encouraged to maintain constant communication with lecturers and the FIKKIA UNAIR team throughout their studies. tracer study.
"UNAIR's mission doesn't end with your graduation. FIKKIA will continue to provide you with information on career opportunities, which will be shared with you through the alumni association (IKA FIKKIA UNAIR, ed.), which is a family-like organization," he explained.
Best Graduates of 4 Study Programs
There are 4 best graduates, namely Dhenatra Rifqy Prasetyo with a GPA of 3.93 (Veterinarian Professional Education), Heca Anggreana with a GPA of 3.73 (S1 Public Health), Rischa Romadiya Naufa with a GPA of 3.60 (S1 Veterinary Medicine), and Shierly Zaissiliya Clarissa Lifani with a GPA of 3.85 (Bachelor's degree in Aquaculture). They also received certificates awarded directly by the leadership of FIKKIA UNAIR. Student representative, Shierly Zaissiliya Clarissa Lifani from the Aquaculture Undergraduate Program, expressed her hope that FIKKIA, as a beloved faculty, would improve the quality of its graduates and achieve greater success. This would also positively impact society.
"Thank you to everyone who has followed our steps and provided us with knowledge for the future," he said.
Author: Azhar Burhanuddin
Editor: Avicenna C. Nisa