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Nearly two hundred graduates from the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Faculty of Architecture and Faculty of Business Management received their Bachelor's and Master's diplomas during a festive ceremony. Eleven graduates were awarded diplomas with honors for their excellent academic achievements. The graduates were congratulated by the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Vice-Rector for Strategic Partnerships, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adas MeÅ¡kÄ—nas, who emphasized that the knowledge and competencies acquired during their studies are much more than just preparation for a specific profession. "The studies you have completed here are more than a profession. They represent the ability to see the big picture, make decisions, take responsibility, work with people, and, most importantly, work for people. It is a path that requires not only the mind but also the heart. I wish you courage in finding your own path, perseverance in the face of challenges, and above all, sincerity—whatever you do, do it with great purpose," said the Vice-Rector. During the celebration, the graduates were also congratulated by Julita VaranauskienÄ—, Deputy Chair of the Board of the Bank of Lithuania. Addressing the young professionals, she emphasized that architecture, business, and the financial system alike rely on responsible decisions and the ability to create value for society. "Some of you create buildings, others create business models, and we create the stability of the financial system. Therefore, we are all architects. In our daily activities, we must balance a cool head, evidence-based decisions, and a burning heart to create something good. That is what I wish for you today: celebrate yourselves, keep a cool head, and never let anyone extinguish your burning heart," said J. VaranauskienÄ—. Speaking on behalf of the graduates, an alumna from the Faculty of Architecture invited her peers to remember that life does not have to be a constant race against time. "Young people today live under constant pressure to keep up—to make the right choices, graduate on time, find a good job, and climb the career ladder. However, today I want to remind you that we are not late for anything. A diploma is not the finish line, after which a single continuous path of life begins. You can change direction, start over, grow, and reinvent yourself," the alumna said. She also emphasized that higher education is not merely about acquiring professional knowledge or qualifications, but also carries the responsibility to be active, critically thinking members of society. "Education becomes truly meaningful only when it does not remain just our personal achievement but transforms into responsibility for the world we live in," she said, urging the graduates to take an interest in social processes, defend democratic values, and contribute to the strengthening of communities. More photos will be posted June 22-26.

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has received a highly positive assessment from international experts. In their recently published conclusions, it is noted that since the 2022 institutional evaluation, the university has achieved significant, evidence-based progress across all four evaluation areas: governance, quality assurance, studies and research activities, and impact on regional and national development. In 2022, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ was granted a seven-year accreditation. At that time, the expert panel provided the university with 19 recommendations for further improvement. The latest progress review concludes that the university responded to these recommendations responsibly, systematically, and constructively, and that the implemented changes have become part of long-term institutional development. „We are pleased that external experts have highly evaluated the progress achieved by ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ across all four assessment areas. It was noted that the university demonstrates a mature quality culture, a strategic vision, and the ability to consistently sustain growth and increase its impact on society. This ensures that we are entering the next institutional evaluation period with a strong position,“ says Nora SkaburskienÄ—, Director of the Studies Directorate. International experts particularly highlighted the consistently strengthened system of strategic management, the quality culture, active collaboration with business and alumni, leadership within the ATHENA European Universities Alliance, the development of new interdisciplinary study programmes, and significant progress in innovation and technology transfer. The rapid expansion of lifelong learning activities was also noted — ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has broadened its micro-credential offerings, strengthened partnerships with social and business partners, and is creating favourable conditions for knowledge commercialization and startup development. According to the expert panel, the university has already moved beyond the stage of merely responding to recommendations and is now ready to purposefully leverage its accumulated potential to achieve even higher performance results. In summarizing the evaluation, the experts concluded that ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is entering the next phase of institutional assessment with a solid foundation for continued successful development.

Graduation for every student is the end of an important stage in life and the beginning of a new one. We invite all future graduates, their relatives and teachers to mark the date of this important celebration in their calendars: one of the most anticipated days for every student is coming soon!   June 16 (Tuesday) 11:00 AM – Faculty of Business Management and Faculty of Architecture 3:00 PM – Faculty of Civil Engineering June 17 (Wednesday) 11:00 AM – Antanas Gustaitis‘ Aviation Institute and Faculty of Transport Engineering 3:00 PM – Faculty of Electronics June 18 (Thursday) 11:00 AM – Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Faculty of Mechanics 3:00 PM – Faculty of Creative Industries June 19 (Friday) 10:00 AM – Faculty of Fundamental Sciences 2:00 PM – Faculty of Fundamental Sciences June 30 (Tuesday) 14:00 AM Lithuanian Maritime Academy, venue: KlaipÄ—dos koncertų salÄ— (Å aulių g. 36, KlaipÄ—da)   The diploma ceremonies for the Vilnius-based faculties will take place at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Central Campus (S1, SaulÄ—tekio al. 11), in the AULA MAGNA Hall (2nd floor). The events will be photographed and filmed. Photographs will be available in the article about your faculty's diploma ceremony on the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ website and on your faculty page.