Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo (UMPWR) held its first graduation ceremony for master's and bachelor's degrees for the 2025/2026 academic year on Friday–Saturday, October 24–25, 2025, at the Kasman Singodimedjo Auditorium at UMPWR. A total of 644 graduates were conferred degrees over the two days.
On the first day (Friday, October 24, 2025), the graduation ceremony was attended by 323 graduates from the Postgraduate Program (Master's) and the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP). Meanwhile, the second day (Saturday, October 25, 2025) was attended by 321 graduates from the Faculty of Psychology, Law, and Social Sciences (FPHIS), the Faculty of Economics (FE), the Faculty of Agriculture (Faperta), and the Faculty of Engineering (FT).
Out of the total graduates, 323 graduates achieved cum laude honors as a recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. Additionally, 82 graduates completed their studies without a thesis, in accordance with academic regulations based on outstanding learning achievements. This graduation ceremony also highlighted campus diversity with 3 non-Muslim graduates and 3 graduates with disabilities, reflecting the inclusivity and spirit of unity upheld at UMPWR.
In his speech, UMPWR Rector, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., emphasized that in this highly dynamic era, the digital era, the era of disruption, and the era of globalization, changes are happening so rapidly, and the world of work and society demand that the younger generation be adaptive, creative, innovative, and highly motivated.
The Rector also said that the graduates have a moral and intellectual responsibility to become cadres of the people, cadres of the nation, and agents of change.
“Be individuals who not only seek employment, but also create opportunities. Be a generation that carries the values of progressive Islam: loving knowledge, upholding good character, and spreading benefits to others,” he explained.
Furthermore, the Rector advised the graduates to always uphold the good name of their alma mater and the Muhammadiyah association. In addition, the Rector also announced that there would be a 50% tuition discount for graduates who wish to pursue further studies at UMPWR.
The graduation ceremony was held solemnly with a grand academic procession, attended by university leaders, the Senate, deans, lecturers, parents of graduates, and invited guests such as the Muhammadiyah Research and Development Council, the Regent of Purworejo, the Purworejo Regency Leadership Coordination Forum, bank partners, and leaders of private universities in Purworejo Regency. This moment serves as tangible proof of UMPWR's commitment to producing outstanding generations in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship with Islamic values, ready to compete at both national and international levels. (akb/KP).
