On the afternoon of June 20, the School of International Education held the graduation ceremony and degree conferment for the 2025 graduates. Present at the event were Pang Qiuxiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of Shandong University of Technology, along with representatives from the School of International Education, the School of Computer Science and Technology, the School of Management, faculty members, and all graduates.

The ceremony commenced solemnly with the national anthem. First, Vice Dean of the School of International Education, Zhou Guobao announced the Decision on Conferring Bachelor's Degrees to the 2025 Graduates and the Decision on Commending Outstanding Graduates of the 2025 International Students. Kang Xiaowei, a Russian student majoring in Business Administration, delivered a speech on behalf of the graduates, expressing gratitude for the university's nurturing environment and the dedication of faculty members. She pledged to pursue her dreams relentlessly and contribute to cultural exchanges between China and the world. Zhai Zhaoyun, a faculty representative, praised the graduates for their academic achievements and deepened understanding of Chinese culture, encouraging them to maintain their passion for learning and courageously shape a brighter future.

Vice President Pang Qiuxiang extended warm congratulations to the graduates on behalf of the university and expressed heartfelt appreciation for their contributions to internationalization efforts. She offered three hopes for the graduates: first, to cherish their connection with China and share their experiences of Shandong University of Technology with family and friends; second, to serve as ambassadors of cultural exchange, applying their knowledge to contribute to a shared future for humanity regardless of their career paths; and third, to maintain close ties with our university and continue supporting its development.

The degree conferment ceremony followed, during which the leaders turned the tassels and awarded degrees to each of the 28 international graduates, symbolizing their readiness to embark on new journeys. The event concluded with the heartfelt melody of the university anthem, marking the end of this memorable occasion.