ULM Graduates 712 Graduates at 128th Graduation Ceremony, Affirming Commitment to Strengthening Human Resources and Social Awareness

Banjarbaru – Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) held its 128th Graduation Ceremony on Monday, December 21, 2025, as the closing event for the 2025 academic year. Based on Rector’s Decree Number 7760/UN8/KP.10.00/2025, 712 graduates were officially inaugurated, consisting of 62 diploma program graduates, 530 bachelor’s degree graduates, 27 professional education graduates, 78 master’s degree graduates, 8 specialist graduates, and 7 doctoral graduates.

The graduation ceremony was attended by ULM Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmad, SE., M.Sc., along with Expert Staff to the Secretary General of the Ministry of Education and Technology Prof. Dr. Yohandri Bow, ST., MS. The presence of these national leaders emphasized ULM’s strategic role in strengthening higher education and developing human resources in South Kalimantan.

In his remarks, the Rector of ULM stated that this graduation ceremony was worthy of gratitude, even though it was held at the end of the year and close to the holiday season. He stated that the graduation ceremony was a good opportunity for graduates to prepare for entering the workforce or continuing their education early next year.

The Rector also highlighted ULM’s academic achievements, including the success of the Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering Master’s Programs in achieving Superior accreditation, as part of ongoing efforts to improve the quality of education. By the end of 2025, ULM will have 67 study programs accredited with Superior accreditation, with five programs receiving A accreditation. ULM is preparing for a surge in new study program openings in 2026, which will require improvements in the quality of human resources and the availability of facilities and infrastructure.

Amidst the joyful atmosphere, ULM also demonstrated its social concern for the disaster that befell our brothers and sisters in Sumatra. The Rector emphasized that ULM has sent a medical team, psychologists, and experts to assist with disaster management and has also provided tuition waivers for the following semester for ULM students from affected areas.

On this occasion, the Rector also presented ULM’s institutional achievements throughout 2025, including the winning of two Kemdiktisaintek Awards, an increase from one award in previous years. This achievement was described as the result of the collective work of the entire ULM academic community. Going forward, ULM aims to win more awards as part of strengthening its national reputation.

The Rector also outlined ULM’s strategic agenda, including accelerating the construction of the ULM Rectorate Building and preparing the ULM Teaching Hospital, planned for Banjarbaru. These two agendas are expected to further strengthen ULM’s role as a center of education and public service.

The Rector advised the graduates to continue developing themselves and to consider pursuing master’s and doctoral studies at ULM. ULM offers various tuition fee incentives, including tuition waivers for cum laude graduates in the first two semesters and discounts for outstanding graduates, as an effort to accelerate the development of regional human resources.

Concluding his remarks, the Rector encouraged parents and graduates to continue praying for each other, maintaining dedication to their families, and upholding the good name of Lambung Mangkurat University in the community. The graduates are expected to become ULM ambassadors with integrity, adaptability, and significant contributions to regional and national development.

The following is a list of the top graduates at the 128th ULM graduation ceremony:

Doctoral Program: Dr. Bayu Wijokongko (Development Studies), GPA 4.00, study period 2 years and 10 months.
Master’s Program: Arief Hidayat, M.E. (Master’s Degree in Development Economics), GPA 4.00, study period 2 years.
Diploma Program: Nina Hilmina, A.Md.Ak. (D3 Accounting), GPA 3.76, study period 2 years and 10 months.
Professional Program: drg. Novi Dwi Maulida (Dentistry Professional Education), GPA 3.92, study period 2 years and 4 months.
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education: M. Haris Fadillah, SPd., Elementary School Teacher Education Undergraduate Program, GPA 4.00, study period 2 years and 10 months. 3.93, Study Period: 4 Years 0 Months
Faculty of Law: Azral Akbar Fahmi Farhan, W, S.H., Bachelor’s Degree in Law, GPA 3.80, Study Period: 4 Years 0 Months
Faculty of Economics and Business: Gina Rahima, S.E., Bachelor’s Degree in Development Economics, GPA 3.93, Study Period: 3 Years 11 Months
Faculty of Forestry: Syahdan, S.Hut., Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, GPA 3.87, Study Period: 4 Years 0 Months
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences: Angelina Ivanna Genardi, S.Stat., Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, GPA 3.99, Study Period: 3 Years 3 Months
Faculty of Social and Political Sciences: Noorhana, S.I.P., Bachelor’s Degree in Government Science, GPA 3.91. Study Period: 4 Years and 0 Months
Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences: Alya Putri Zahfira, SPi., Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture, GPA: 3.56. Study Period: 3 Years and 11 Months