A total of 1,132 new students, including six from Timor Leste, officially began their studies at Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR). They were welcomed during the New Student Campus Life Introduction Program (PPKKMB) for the 2025/2026 academic year, which was held over three days, from Monday (September 15, 2025) to Wednesday (September 17, 2025), in an enthusiastic atmosphere.
The opening ceremony was conducted by the Rector of UMPWR, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., who emphasized in his speech the importance of the university's role in shaping students' character and abilities.
“UMPWR is one of the private universities in Central Java that accepts the most students under the Indonesia Smart Card (KIP) program, with a target of 600 new students this year,” said the Rector.
The Rector also highlighted the benefits of attending university, such as gaining knowledge and skills in one's field of study, honing soft skills, expanding networks, and increasing independence and research capabilities. He added that college graduates generally have better income opportunities than high school graduates.
This year's PPKKMB carries the theme “Young Generation with Impact for a Great Indonesia.” This activity is not only a campus orientation event, but also a medium for shaping strong and integrity-filled student character. The head of the PPKKMB, Patria Jati Kusuma, S.Psi., M.Psi., explained that the main objective of this program is to instill Muhammadiyah values, academic ethics, and to train new students in enthusiasm, discipline, and a sense of responsibility.
“Welcome to this new journey. Let's make UMPWR a home for knowledge, morals, and service,” said Patria, hoping that PPKKMB can be the foundation for students to grow and build meaningful relationships.
Various inspirational materials were also presented during the event, one of which was delivered by the Deputy Regent of Purworejo, Dion Agassi Setiabudi, S.I.Kom., M.Si. In his presentation, he encouraged students to strengthen their mindset and adapt to the demands of the times. According to him, in addition to technical skills, students also need to have critical and adaptive thinking skills.
“Adaptability can be honed through the habit of reading. Reading trains us to think and understand,” he said.
