On the afternoon of June 26, the university held the 2026 International Student Graduation Ceremony and Degree Conferral Ceremony. Pang Qiuxiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the University CPC Committee and Vice President, attended the event. Relevant officials and faculty representatives from the School of Computer Science and Technology, the School of Management and the School of International Education, together with all graduates, participated in the ceremony.

The ceremony officially commenced amid the majestic national anthem. Relevant officials from the School of International Education read out the Decision on Conferring Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees upon the 2026 International Student Graduates and the Decision on Commending Outstanding International Student Graduates of the 2026 Cohort. Roman, a Russian student majoring in Chinese Language and Literature, delivered a speech on behalf of graduates, expressing gratitude to the university for its training and best wishes to the alma mater. Lecturer Zhu Ming from the School of Computer Science and Technology spoke as the faculty representative and extended sincere wishes and expectations to the 2026 international graduates.

On behalf of the university, Pang Qiuxiang extended warm congratulations to the international graduates who had successfully completed their studies and were about to embark on new life journeys. She put forward three expectations. First, cherish this precious experience and tell stories of China and SDUT. She encouraged graduates to treasure their wonderful time in China and at SDUT, share what they had seen, heard and felt with family and friends back home, helping more people know a true, multi-dimensional and approachable China and learn about Shandong University of Technology with profound heritage and vitality. Second, shoulder responsibilities and serve as bridges for cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. Whether they choose to develop in their home countries or pursue dreams in China, she hoped they would apply what they have learned to enhance communication and understanding among nations, contributing youthful strength to promoting exchanges among civilizations and building a community with a shared future for mankind. Third, keep the alma mater in mind and remain SDUT students forever. Graduation is not an end, but a brand-new starting point. She hoped graduates would always care about the development of the university and forge ahead together with it.

The degree conferral ceremony followed. Present leaders and teachers turned the tassel and awarded degrees to each graduate one by one. The 2026 International Student Graduation Ceremony and Degree Conferral Ceremony concluded amid the melodious university anthem of Shandong University of Technology.