“Graduate-2025” Ceremony: A New Step Toward a Big Future!
August 06 , 2025
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Youth Creativity Palace. August 5, 2025. One of the most significant days in the lives of the bachelor’s and master’s graduates of Nordic International University – the graduation evening and diploma awarding ceremony – was held.
The event began in a grand and festive atmosphere. The heroes of the evening – the graduates – proudly took their seats at the celebration. Their teachers, parents, and loved ones also attended, filled with joy, pride, and gratitude.
A video clip reflecting student life brought bright moments to life and gave everyone a festive mood and wonderful impressions.
The national anthem was played during the ceremonial part of the event.
Next, the hosts of the event invited Sherzod Mustafakulov, Rector of Nordic International University, and Sirojiddin Sayyid, Chairman of the Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan and People’s Poet of Uzbekistan, a prominent figure in modern Uzbek poetry, to deliver their congratulatory speeches. They emphasized that knowledge, dedication, and hard work are the greatest assets of the graduates. Sincere wishes were extended to the students, who are ready to contribute to the prosperity of our nation as modern thinkers. Their future scientific and professional achievements were wished success, with a deep belief that today’s graduates will become tomorrow’s leaders and builders of society.
Amid the ceremonial moments, diplomas and flowers were presented to the master’s degree graduates, whose faces radiated pride and whose eyes sparkled with joy.
Famous stage artists such as Alisher Fayz and Jenisbek Piyazov also attended the event and congratulated the graduates with their captivating songs.
University deans Elshod Umarov and Zulfiya Hamidova also delivered heartfelt speeches, highlighting the graduates’ thirst for knowledge, dedication, and hard work.
Bachelor’s graduates were also honored with congratulatory notes and flowers. The university vice-rectors warmly congratulated everyone and expressed their best wishes.
Popular singers and artists from the “Sado” group added charm to the event with their unique performances.
Speaking during the celebration, the graduates expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the university community, acknowledging that the knowledge and skills gained from their teachers will serve as a strong foundation in their future lives.
One of the most emotional moments of the evening was when everyone sang the university anthem together – a moment that filled each participant with pride at being a part of the Nordic family.
This unforgettable evening became a celebration of pride and gratitude for the entire Nordic International University community and its graduates. The event continued with music and dance performances on stage.
The graduation night marked the symbolic conclusion of several years of study and effort and represented a bold step for the graduates into their respective fields and adult life.
“We will never forget this day,” said the graduate students – the leaders of tomorrow!
The graduation evening became a historic and joyful moment, etched in vivid memories and photographs for both the bachelor’s and master’s graduates and the entire Nordic community. The diploma awarding ceremony was celebrated as a festival of knowledge, hard work, and dreams fulfilled.
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During the visit, a substantive exchange of ideas took place with the esteemed guest — an international expert possessing extensive experience in journalism and educational management. The discussions focused on key global education trends, contemporary governance approaches, and emerging models of academic development, while also outlining prospective avenues for collaboration.
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A more comprehensive insight and extended perspectives can be found in the April 10 issue of Xalq so‘zi.