Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) has once again added to its list of doctoral degree holders. Suci Rizkiana, M.Pd., a lecturer of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program (PBSI) at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) UMPWR, officially earned her doctoral degree in Indonesian Language Teaching after successfully completing her open doctoral promotion examination at the Doctoral Program in Indonesian Language Education, Graduate School of FKIP Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) on Monday (May 18, 2026).
During the open examination, Suci Rizkiana defended her dissertation entitled, “The Development of an Online Expository Text Writing Learning Model Based on Problem-Based Learning and Technological, Pedagogical, Content Knowledge in Senior High Schools of Purworejo Regency.” The research was inspired by the phenomenon of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic and the importance of developing innovative writing instruction models that are effective and adaptive to technological advancements.
This achievement makes Suci Rizkiana the 44th doctorate holder within UMPWR. The accomplishment also strengthens UMPWR’s commitment to improving the quality of human resources and academic development within the university.
In his remarks, Vice Rector II of UMPWR, Muhamad Taufik, expressed his congratulations and appreciation for Suci Rizkiana’s achievement. He also extended his gratitude to the Doctoral Program in Indonesian Language Education at UNS, the promoter, co-promoter, and examiners who had guided and supported her throughout the doctoral study process.
“Congratulations and appreciation to Mrs. Suci Rizkiana for this extraordinary achievement. Hopefully, earning this doctoral degree will not only enhance intellectual intelligence but also strengthen social and spiritual intelligence,” he stated.
Furthermore, he expressed hope that the academic achievement would provide meaningful contributions and positive impacts to society, particularly in the development of Indonesian language education and learning innovation in the digital era.
With the increasing number of doctoral degree holders among its lecturers, UMPWR continues to demonstrate its commitment as a higher education institution that excels in the development of science, education, and community contribution.
