Tsinghua University hosted its commencement ceremony to honor the graduate class of 2025 on June 22.
The Graduation Ceremony venue
Leaders of the University attended the ceremony. Tsinghua Vice President Jiang Peixue presided over the ceremony.
Qiu Yong announces the commendation of excellent PhD and Master's graduates, and conveys expectations and well-wishes to the students.
Secretary of the CPC Tsinghua University Committee Qiu Yong announced the decision to commend the excellent PhD and Master's graduates, expressing his expectations and well-wishes for the students. He encouraged the graduates to uphold integrity, stay on the right course and seek to break new ground, and remain committed to serving the people and contributing to society. He urged them to refine their work ethic, strengthen their character, shoulder the responsibilities of the times, and make their mark in advancing Chinese modernization on all fronts.
University leaders present badges of honor to the excellent graduate representatives.
The University leaders presented badges of honor to the excellent graduate representatives.
Li Luming delivers a speech.
Tsinghua President Li Luming delivered a speech titled "Break Through Self-Imposed Limits, Embrace a Broader Vision". On behalf of the University, he extended his congratulations to the graduates who had successfully completed their postgraduate studies, as well as to their families and friends, and expressed sincere gratitude to the dedicated teachers who had nurtured them. He urged the graduates to be builders who pursue knowledge and put it into practice without forgetting their original aspirations; to be trailblazers who tackle tough challenges and dare to innovate; and to be strivers who rise above personal interests and shoulder responsibilities with courage. He called on them to carry forward the University motto—Self-discipline and Social Commitment—and to maintain the sharpness and sense of duty to "break through" as well as the courage and perseverance to "stand firm". He encouraged them to strive unremittingly for the betterment of the nation, the people, and all humanity.
Jiang Peixue presides over the ceremony.
Yang Guangjun delivers a speech.
Yang Guangjun, an alumnus from the Department of Electronic Engineering and a division-level engineer as well as Deputy Director of the Design Department at Shanghai Huahong Grace Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, spoke on behalf of the alumni. He shared his experience in tackling the challenges of independently designing memory chips and encouraged students to cultivate a deep sense of patriotism, build physical and mental resilience, and have the courage to pursue what is "difficult but right".
Feng Chenlong speaks at the ceremony.
Feng Chenlong, a graduate student from the Department of Energy and Power Engineering, delivered a speech on behalf of the graduates.As he is about to embark on a journey to the western China, he reflected on his decade at Tsinghua University and expressed his aspiration to work diligently and serve the people wholeheartedly.
The graduation ceremony was broadcast live in both Chinese and English on the "Rain Classroom" platform, allowing graduates who were not physically present on campus and their family members to attend online.
Qiu Yong confers degree certificates to the graduates.
Li Luming confers degree certificates to the graduates.
The Degree Conferment Ceremony venue
Following the conclusion of the ceremony, university leaders proceeded to the Gymnasium to continue with the Degree Conferment Ceremony.
Editors: Li Han, JP
