The Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM) held a graduation ceremony for 140 undergraduate students in the first graduation period of the 2024/2025 academic year on Wednesday, 20 November 2024. The graduates comprised 40 male and 100 female students who earned their respective degrees in Fisheries and Agriculture. One of the graduates, Fika Tri Andaini (from the Agricultural Microbiology study program), was named the best graduate at the faculty level with a cumulative GPA of 3.90, completing her studies in 4 years, 1 month, and 1 day.
In addition, awards for the fastest graduates were given to Sinta Sekar Larasati, Zirly Uswatun K., and Zukhfira Firdausa, all from the Agronomy study program, who completed their degrees in just 3 years, 10 months, and 4 days. The youngest graduate award was presented to Radityo Arkacesar Dermawan from the Plant Protection study program, who completed his degree at the age of 21 years, 3 months, and 9 days.
In this joyful occasion, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, Ir. Jaka Widada, M.P., Ph.D., expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the parents and guardians for their continued support and collaboration with the faculty throughout their children’s academic journey.
“Thank you to the parents and guardians who accompanied and supported their children so they could graduate on time. With your support and cooperation with us, your children have succeeded and that is truly an outstanding achievement. I pray that the future holds even better things for all of you,” said the Dean in his speech at the Prof. Harjono Danoesastro Auditorium.
The successful graduation of 140 outstanding students from the Faculty of Agriculture in this first graduation period of the 2024/2025 academic year stands as concrete evidence of UGM’s commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 15: Life on Land, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Writer: Khairani Nabilah, Agrit Kirana Bunda
Editor: Hanita Athasari Zain
Photo: Media Faperta UGM