On the morning of May 31, the 2026 Commencement Ceremony of our university was held at the Comprehensive Gymnasium. Dr. Chen Xiaochun, along with all university leaders, heads of various departments, faculty representatives, the 2026 graduating class, and representatives of parents and family members, gathered together to witness this defining moment of youth and achievement.
The ceremony was presided over by Vice President Zhao Yuxin.
The ceremony opened with the solemn playing of the national anthem.
Dr. Chen Xiaochun extended warm congratulations to all graduates who had successfully completed their studies. He also expressed sincere gratitude to the faculty and staff for their dedicated teaching, to parents for their quiet and steadfast support, and to all members of society who had contributed to the students growth.
Reflecting on the development trends of the artificial intelligence era, he addressed the graduates with a heartfelt message. He noted that those who will remain truly irreplaceable in the future must possess sound judgment, strong learning ability, and creativity, while also embodying a warm character and a firm sense of responsibility.
He encouraged students not to fear change, but to learn how to evolve; to become individuals of value, to walk their own path, and to move forward with courage and determination in a vast and open world. He added that Sias will always remain their warmest harbor and strongest support.
Tisa Mason highly commended the long-standing and in-depth cooperation between Fort Hays State University and our university over the past 26 years. She extended her best wishes to the graduates, encouraging them to maintain a positive mindset, build upon their achievements, and remain grounded in inner peace.
She also advised them to carry humility and gratitude throughout their lives, and to embrace the world with patience, kindness, and empathy. She emphasized that true life value is realized through serving others and contributing to society.
Pan Yin, Vice President of Hefei Royalstar Group and Chairman of Anhui Rongpin Space Technology Co., Ltd., drew on his own experience of overseas study and entrepreneurial practice to share his reflections on personal growth, employment, and entrepreneurship.
He offered four key expectations for graduates: to build strong professional foundations, uphold innovative thinking, strengthen resilience under pressure, and maintain a strong sense of responsibility. He encouraged students to integrate their personal aspirations into national development, stay grounded and pragmatic, and move steadily toward long-term goals, allowing their youth to shine through dedicated effort and contribution.
Faculty representative Du Chen delivered a message to all graduates, wishing them to always retain youthful spirit, cultivate scholarly refinement, and develop a righteous and upright character.
He encouraged them to carry forward the university’s motto—“Integrating Chinese and Western Cultures, Unifying Knowledge and Practice”—to pursue life with passion and purpose. He expressed his hopes that they would journey toward new horizons with confidence and determination, move steadily forward on their new life path, and embrace a bright and promising future
The student representative, Wang Teng from the Class of 2022 Business English program of the School of International Education, reflected on his years of study and entrepreneurial practice at the university.
He recalled his time at Sias with gratitude, expressing appreciation for the platform for exploration, the resource support, and the inclusive environment provided by his alma mater. He called on all graduates to carry forward the Sias spirit, move forward with courage and determination, and embrace the future with a spirit of hard work and perseverance—living up to the times and making the most of their youth.
At the award ceremony, Tisa Mason presented awards to the outstanding degree student representatives of the 2026 cohort from Fort Hays State University.
Vice President Yuan Guanglin and Vice President Zhao Yuxin each presented awards to student representatives ranked among the top three in academic performance for their respective programs.
Executive Vice President Wu Hua presented awards to university-level outstanding graduate representatives, while Party Secretary Niu Xiaoyu presented awards to provincial-level outstanding graduate representatives.
Liu Fupeng, an alumnus of the Class of 2004 and POP MART public welfare expert, presented awards to recipients of the 2026 POP MART “Dream Building Program” postgraduate scholarship.
Finally, Dr. shawn chen presented awards to students who received overseas study scholarships jointly offered by Sias University and Fort Hays State University, USA.
Finally, Zhao Yuxin officially announced the graduation of the 2026 cohort of full-time undergraduate, junior college, and top-up bachelor’s degree students from Sias University.
The announcement was met with thunderous applause and an atmosphere filled with warmth and emotion. Faculty and students joined together in song, celebrating youth and achievement, turning four years of shared memories and countless hopes into the most heartfelt blessings.
The ceremony concluded successfully with a song dedicated to the graduating class.
Graduation is not the end, but the beginning of a new journey in life. May all members of the Class of 2026 carry with them the blessings and expectations of their alma mater, uphold the spirit of the university motto, and embrace both national aspirations and personal ideals.
With courage and passion, determination and composure, may they ride the waves and pursue their dreams on the broad stage of the new era, and write a brilliant new chapter in their lives.
