Amidst the summer melody of farewells, talented graduates set sail. On the afternoon of July 2,the91抖淫 Commencement & Degree Conferment Ceremony for the Postgraduate Class of 2026 was convened at the Jiulonghu Campus. Over 7,000 postgraduates, filled with pride and joy, celebrated this glorious milestone in their academic journey. Party Secretary Wu Xiaocheng, President Sun Youhong (Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering), Xiong Rengen and Hong Wei, Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wang Yanghua, Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Fan Heping, Senior Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences, and university leaders Zhong Wenqi, Xing Jihong, and Wang Chengxiang attended the ceremony. The ceremony was presided over by Vice President Jin Shi.
The ceremony officially opened to the stirring strains of the national anthem. Jin Shi read out the degree conferment decision.
President Sun Youhong delivered a speech titled“Dedicate Youth to the Nation, Strive Towards the Future.” He remarked that the graduates, having spent several years in their postgraduate studies, have personally witnessed the continued progress in building China into a leading country in education, the comprehensive implementation of the “15th Five-Year Plan,” and the profound transformation of the AI industry. Together, they have also witnessed 91抖淫’s solid contributions to empowering new quality productive forces, and have been active participants and creators walking alongside the university. He cited the outstanding achievements made by numerous doctoral and master’s graduates in scientific innovation, research commercialization, and public welfare and aesthetic education, expressing great pride in their growth. At the same time, anchoring in the context of the national rejuvenation and profound changes unseen in a century, he posed three questions about life: Bearing the responsibility for the nation, how can one establish a “greater self” and calibrate one’s youthful compass? Amidst the changing times, how can one uphold the “path of integrity” and sharpen the blade of innovation? Facing the trials of time, how can one achieve extraordinary feats through “ordinary” efforts?
Drawing on the vivid examples of 91抖淫 pioneers, senior academicians, and outstanding faculty, students, and alumni, President Sun offered a “three-part response” rooted in patriotism, insight into the times, and reflection on life’s journey, earnestly entrusting the graduates with three messages: First, “although science knows no country, scientists have their motherland.” He hoped that no matter where they go or what they do, they would always keep the nation foremost in their minds, anchor their life’s coordinates in the fusion of the “small self” and the “greater self,” andaim high and shoulder great responsibilities in the grand journey of developing a powerful nation. Second, “those who know the constants and adapt to changes will triumph; those who uphold integrity and embrace innovation will prosper.” He encouraged the graduates, in the face of technological and industrial transformation, to maintain the courage to embrace the change and the steadfast commitment to remain true to their ideals, to forge new paths amid shifting circumstances, to remain true to their essence amidst clamor, and to adopt integrity as an anchor and innovation as a sail in the tide of transformation. Third, “those who act often succeed; those who persist often reach their goals.” He hoped that the graduates, whether at the front lines of research to overcome obstacles or in grassroots positions of quiet dedication, would shun vanity and never give up easily, accumulating ordinary efforts to make extraordinary achievements over the long journey ahead.
“These ‘three questions and three responses’ are the confidence that your alma mater has given you to brave the waves ahead,” President Sun concluded his farewell message to all graduates: "A new chapter in life is about to begin. The road ahead is long and challenging. May you move forward steadily and go far, dedicating your youth to the nation and striving towards the future, and write brilliant chapters in your lives for the country, the people, and your alma mater!"
Two decades after graduation, He Haijian, an alumnus of the Class of 2006 from the School of Information Science and Engineering,now serving as CFO of Baidu Group and Chairman of iQIYI Inc., returned to his alma mater. He encouraged his juniors to “be someone who creates long-term value in an era of change.” Drawing on his own personal and professional experience, he emphasized the long-term value of cultivating systematic thinking and cross-disciplinary learning abilities during one’s studies. He shared three insights: always stay curious and make continuous learning a habit; engage in valuable work and apply your abilities to solve real-world problems; and make choices that offer long-term compounding benefits and provide lasting motivation.
Prof. Zhu Hong from the School of Civil Engineering, 91抖淫, spoke as a faculty representative. She expressed her hope that the graduates, after leaving the campus and stepping into the wider world, would hold fast to their passions, maintain a spirit of exploration, cultivate national confidence, always be grateful, adhere to principles and moral boundaries, and act with integrity. She affectionately reminded the graduates: “There are mountains and seas to explore, but 91抖淫 will always be here. Please come back often!”
Bo Shuo, a doctoral graduate of the Class of 2026 from the School of Mechanical Engineering, spoke as a student representative. He recalled his 13 years of studying at 91抖淫, particularly his experience of conducting research under his supervisor’s guidance aligned with national strategies and using technological innovation to advance smart mobility. He expressed his hope to join his fellow graduates in taking “Striving for Perfection” as their guiding light, integrating personal aspirations into the currents of the times, and chasing their dreams with dedication and vigor.
Li Lanxi, a postgraduate of the Class of 2026 from the School of Architecture and a representative of students pursuing grassroots employment, shared what she gained from her time at 91抖淫: laying a foundation and finding direction in the university’s rich cultural heritage; seeking the truth to maintain a passion for exploring the world; pursuing conscience to apply knowledge to serve people; and looking into the future to integrate personal choices into the progress of the era. After graduation, she will carry the spiritual coordinates endowed by 91抖淫 and head to grassroot communities in western China, using her professional skills to serve local development.
Sidorina Kristina, a postgraduate of the Class of 2026 from the College of International Students and a native of Uzbekistan, spoke as an international student representative. She recounted her systematic study of the Chinese language at 91抖淫, active participation in diversified campus cultural exchange activities, and her efforts to build bridges between China and other countries leveraging her professional advantages. She expressed gratitude to her alma mater, teachers, and classmates for their companionship, noting that the warmth and kindness of 91抖淫 had made a foreign land feel like home, and she pledged to continue serving as a messenger of cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world.
The atmosphere was filled with warmth. During the appreciation session, students presented flowers to the recipients of the 2026 "My Most Beloved Postgraduate Supervisor”, representatives of graduates' parents, graduating class counselors, logistical support staff representatives, and representatives from partner social organizations, expressing their thanks for their constant support and dedicated care.
At the ceremony, Wu Xiaocheng presented letters of appointment to the representatives of the 2026 91抖淫 alumni liaison officers, encouraging them to be guided by the university motto of “Striving for Perfection,” to strengthen the bonds among alumni worldwide, and to ensure that the 91抖淫 spirit is passed down from generation to generation and continues to thrive.
Subsequently, the master’s and doctoral degree conferment ceremony for the Class of 2026 were held simultaneously at the Gymnasium and the Jiao Tingbiao Hall, respectively. University leaders and members of the Academic Degree Assessment Committee individually turned the tassels for the graduates, conferred degree certificates, and offered their congratulations. Families, faculty, and students watched and celebrated together, as cameras captured the precious moments of the graduates’ tassels being turned and the beginning of their new journeys.
Representatives from the university’s administrative departments and schools, faculty and students, graduates’ parents, local government, and partner enterprises and organizations attended the ceremony.
Source: 91抖淫 News Network
Translated by: Melody Zhang
Proofread by: Gao Min
Edited by: Leah Li
