MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Makassar, October 26, 2026 — A solemn yet warm atmosphere marked the Graduation and Alumni Farewell Ceremony of the Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University (FKM Unhas), for the October 2026 period.
A total of 78 graduates from undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs officially completed their academic journeys and are now preparing to embark on the next chapter of professional service.
Of the 78 graduates, 21 completed the Undergraduate Program (Bachelor’s degree), 43 graduated from the Master’s Program, and 14 completed the Doctoral Program.
The ceremony was attended by the Dean of FKM Unhas, Ansariadi, SKM., M.Sc.PH., Ph.D.; Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, Dr. Wahiduddin, SKM., M.Kes.; department heads and academic leaders; Chairman of the Executive Board of the FKM Unhas Alumni Association (IKA FKM Unhas), Dr. Arman, SKM., M.Kes.; and the Acting President of the FKM Unhas Student Executive Board.
The presence of university leaders and academic community representatives marked the graduates’ formal welcome into the extended FKM Unhas alumni family.
The ceremony featured several proceedings, beginning with the graduation report and announcement of graduates’ names, followed by the reading of the Dean’s Decree on outstanding graduates, the formal handover of alumni, and the presentation of awards to graduates with the highest academic achievements.
Outstanding Academic Achievements
In the graduation report, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, Dr. Wahiduddin, SKM., M.Kes., presented the academic achievements of the graduates. Of the 78 graduates, 21 (26.92 percent) completed undergraduate studies, 43 (55.13 percent) graduated from master’s programs, and 14 (17.95 percent) completed doctoral studies.
At the undergraduate level, the 21 graduates comprised 16 students from the Public Health Study Program and five from the Nutrition Science Study Program. Female graduates accounted for the majority, representing 80.95 percent, while 71.43 percent belonged to the 2022 admission cohort.
The average study duration was four years and one month, with an average GPA of 3.81. All undergraduate graduates received the Very Satisfactory distinction.
At the master’s level, the 43 graduates came from five study programs: 13 from the Master of Public Health Program, 11 from the Master of Health Administration and Policy Program, 10 from the Master of Nutrition Science Program, seven from the Master of Environmental Health Program, and two from the Master of Occupational Safety and Health Program.
The average study duration was two years, with an average GPA of 3.97. One graduate (2.33 percent) received the Cum Laude distinction, while the remaining 42 graduates (97.67 percent) graduated with Very Satisfactory honors.
Meanwhile, all 14 doctoral graduates came from the Doctoral Program in Public Health Sciences. They completed their studies in an average of three years and seven months, achieving an average GPA of 3.97. All received the Very Satisfactory distinction.
These achievements reflect FKM Unhas’s ongoing efforts to maintain educational quality across all academic levels while preparing graduates with strong academic foundations to contribute to the field of public health.
Three Outstanding Graduates of the October 2026 Period
In recognition of their academic excellence, FKM Unhas presented awards to the top graduate at each academic level.
At the doctoral level, the award went to Yudi Adnan, S.ST., M.Kes. (Student ID: K013241038), who achieved a perfect GPA of 4.00 and completed his studies in two years and one month.
At the master’s level, the top graduate was A. Muh. Faudzul Adziim, S.SKM. (Student ID: K062251012), who achieved a GPA of 4.00 and completed his studies in one year and one month. He also received the Cum Laude distinction.
Meanwhile, the top undergraduate graduate was Arly Melani Muchtar, S.K.M. (Student ID: K011221161), who earned a GPA of 3.98 and completed her studies in four years and one month.
A Message to Move Forward and Serve
In his remarks, Dean of FKM Unhas, Ansariadi, SKM., M.Sc.PH., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation to all graduates. He reminded them that graduation does not mark the end of learning, but rather the beginning of a new responsibility: upholding the university’s reputation and creating meaningful contributions to society.
The graduates were also encouraged to continuously develop their competencies and take an active role in supporting Indonesia’s health development agenda.
The Dean further emphasized the importance of completing the Tracer Study questionnaire, which helps the university track graduates’ career pathways and ensure that its educational programs remain relevant to the evolving needs of the workforce.
The graduation ceremony also aligns with efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3 on Good Health and Well-being, Goal 4 on Quality Education, and Goal 17 on Partnerships for the Goals.
Through the graduation of these 78 students, FKM Unhas has reaffirmed its commitment to producing adaptive, competitive, and competent health professionals who can make meaningful contributions at both national and global levels.
