FKIP UMS Graduates Empowered and Impactful Scholars

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FKIP UMS Graduates Empowered and Impactful Scholars

Surakarta, June 12, 2025
The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) once again held a Graduation Briefing and Farewell Ceremony for its prospective graduates on June 12, 2025, at the Muhammad Jazman Al Kindi Auditorium, UMS. This event was organized for candidates graduating in Period IV of the 2024/2025 academic year, as part of FKIP UMS’s tradition to appreciate and motivate its graduates before they transition into higher education or the professional world.

The theme of this year’s event was “Empowered and Impactful FKIP UMS Graduates.” With this theme, FKIP UMS hopes that its graduates are equipped with the strength, competence, and resilience needed to thrive and contribute meaningfully at local, national, and global levels. Graduates are expected not only to succeed individually but also to positively impact their communities.

Graduation Statistics and Outstanding Achievements

In her report, Dr. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Vice Dean I of FKIP UMS, announced that this cohort consists of 370 graduates, including 335 undergraduate (S1) and 35 master’s (S2) graduates.

The best undergraduate graduate was Hilyatul Millah from the Early Childhood Education (PGPAUD) program with a GPA of 3.95.
The top master’s graduate was Imania Pratidina from the Master of Elementary Education program, graduating with a perfect GPA of 4.00.

Outstanding undergraduate graduates by program:

  • Accounting Education: Malikha Nurcholifah (GPA 3.82)

  • Civic Education (PPKn): Susi Ainun Mardiyah (GPA 3.46)

  • Indonesian Language and Literature Education (PBSI): Maharani Kumulaningdyah (GPA 3.72)

  • English Education: Luna Puteri Kuncoro (GPA 3.80)

  • Mathematics Education: Reni Widya Putri (GPA 3.79)

  • Biology Education: Nadya Syafa Kamila (GPA 3.92)

  • Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD): Jeni Puspitasari (GPA 3.91)

  • Early Childhood Education (PGPAUD): Hilyatul Millah (GPA 3.95)

  • Geography Education: Muslihah Juwita Hapsari (GPA 3.92)

  • Informatics Education (PTI): Muthi’ah Shofiana (GPA 3.64)

  • Physical Education and Recreation (POR): Alfinta Khasanatin Mardiana (GPA 3.67)

Outstanding master’s graduates by program:

  • Educational Administration: Nanang Inwanto (GPA 3.65)

  • Elementary Education: Imania Pratidina (GPA 4.00)

  • Indonesian Language Education: Nasirudin Al Mustofa (GPA 3.96)

  • English Language Education: Umul Fajar Khoiriah (GPA 3.83)

  • Mathematics Education: Arum Afdhalishani (GPA 3.95)

Message on the Role of AI and Character Building

In her remarks, Dr. Mauly Halwat Hikmat noted that education today is closely tied to technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI). She emphasized that while AI is useful, its implementation must be guided by strong character and wisdom. She encouraged the graduates to continue contributing to society through their work.

Prof. Dr. dr. EM Sutrisna, Vice Rector IV of UMS, echoed similar sentiments, stating that while AI is cognitively smart, it lacks affective and psychomotor dimensions. “Being an educator is a noble profession and a form of ongoing charity (amal jariyah),” he said. He highlighted the importance of soft skills and character in shaping future educators.

Inspiring Talks from Faculty and Alumni

The motivational session was delivered by Muhammad Luthfi Hidayat, M.Pd., Ph.D., an award-winning lecturer from the Biology Education program and a graduate of King Abdulaziz University. He reminded the graduates that the future requires more than just ordinary teachers. Instead, we need CAKAP teachers—an acronym he defined as:
Cerdas (Smart), Amanah (Trustworthy), Kolaboratif (Collaborative), Aktif (Active), and Peduli (Caring).

The event also featured an inspiring alumni session by Dr. Indiah Dewi Murni, M.Pd., a proud graduate of UMS’s undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral education programs. Dr. Indiah has achieved academic excellence and made significant societal contributions. She was awarded Outstanding Junior High School Principal at the provincial level in 2015 and currently serves as the head of Aisyiyah Regional Leadership (PDA) Sukoharjo.

In her message, she stated, “Every process will bear fruit. Whatever your profession, be empowered and impactful.” She urged graduates to stay committed to meaningful work and research, especially in schools, to create lasting contributions to education.

A Joyful Send-off

The event concluded with heartfelt messages from the graduating class, group photos, and performances that lifted the spirits—including traditional martial arts (pencak silat) and musical performances by students and faculty.

Contributor: Main Sufanti