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Unisa Yogyakarta’s 24th Graduation Ceremony Produces 1,132 Graduates, 80 Percent of Whom Achieve Cum Laude

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Yogyakarta – Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Yogyakarta graduated 1,132 students at the Convention Hall of the Walidah Dahlan Mosque on Saturday (October 4, 2025). 900 students, or 80 percent of those who graduated, received cum laude honors.

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This achievement demonstrates the quality of Unisa Yogyakarta in providing high-quality higher education. In addition to academic excellence, Unisa Yogyakarta has also enhanced the quality of its students through certification by the Professional Certification Body (LSP), licensed by the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP). The competencies of Unisa Yogyakarta alumni are certified, enabling them to compete in the job market. LSP Unisa Yogyakarta currently has three professional competency certification schemes, namely Human Resources Supervisor, Occupational Safety and Health Officer, and Help Desk Technician.

Furthermore, Unisa Yogyakarta remains committed to supporting student achievements in both academic and non-academic fields. During the graduation ceremony, Unisa Yogyakarta awarded prizes to students who excelled in academic and non-academic fields, both nationally and globally.

The Rector of Unisa Yogyakarta, Dr. Warsiti, S.Kp., M.Kep., Sp.Mat, in her speech expressed her appreciation for the series of achievements made by the entire academic community. This success is a source of pride for both the campus and families.

“Because of these achievements, on behalf of the rector and all lecturers and educational staff at Unisa Yogyakarta, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for all the achievements that you (students) have made for the Unisa Yogyakarta campus. Of course, this is a source of pride for the graduates and their families,” said Warsiti.

The rector of Unisa Yogyakarta then advised the graduates to never stop learning. The big challenges faced when stepping into the professional world are not only technological disruption or digital revolution, but also moral and value challenges. Warsiti hopes that Unisa Yogyakarta alumni will always think ahead, never give up, have integrity, be empathetic, and have noble character.

“Continue to learn throughout your life (lifelong learning), master technology without losing your humanity, become leaders in your communities, no matter how small, and become ambassadors of Unisa who bring good name to your alma mater at the local, national, and global levels,” said Warsiti.

Meanwhile, the Head of LLDIKTI Region V Yogyakarta, Prof. Setyabudi Indartono, M.M., Ph.D., also congratulated all graduates in his speech. He reminded them that the professional world is very different from college. Therefore, graduation is the beginning of the tasks that Unisa Yogyakarta alumni must carry out in life.

“Upon completing your studies, you will face new responsibilities, new challenges, and heavier burdens than during your academic years—namely, upholding the reputation of your alma mater. Work professionally, maintain your integrity, and ensure you maximize your full potential to make a broader impact,” said Prof. Setyabudi.

Setyabudi also praised Unisa Yogyakarta for its significant role in the academic sphere in the Yogyakarta region. Unisa Yogyakarta has a good reputation and branding, making it the choice of the community. Of the many private universities, only nine have achieved excellent accreditation, including Unisa Yogyakarta.

“Hopefully, Unisa Yogyakarta will not stop at this achievement. With its existing potential, its community, and its alumni, I am confident that Unisa Yogyakarta will be even better in the future,” said Setyabudi.

He then set a target for all study programs at Unisa Yogyakarta to be accredited as excellent as soon as possible.

The Chairperson of PP ‘Aisyiyah, Dr. apt. Salmah Orbayinah, M.Kes., Apt., also extended her congratulations. On behalf of PP ‘Aisyiyah, she expressed her pride in the achievements of the graduates and Unisa Yogyakarta.

“Cooperation between all parties, both internal and external to Unisa Yogyakarta, must be maintained so that Unisa Yogyakarta continues to progress and achieve more and more. In fact, its acceleration may be so rapid that it surpasses the existing Muhammadiyah and ‘Aisyiyah universities,” said the Chairperson of PP ‘Aisyiyah.

To the graduates, Salmah advised them not to forget the values of Islam and Muhammadiyah that had been instilled in them. Unisa Yogyakarta graduates must become young intellectuals with noble character, honesty, and care for others.

“Indonesia does not need scholars who are only excellent in the academic field. Indonesia, which continues to progress, needs young scholars who are excellent, moral, noble, and concerned with the problems that exist in society today,” said Salmah.

He then reminded the graduates of the story of Ashabul Kahfi in the Qur’an, which tells of seven young men who remained steadfast in their belief in the truth. Unisa Yogyakarta alumni must emulate them in working with integrity.

“Be a generation that upholds its beliefs if they are true. Do not back down. Do not be influenced by things that can dampen your enthusiasm for work. Be a generation that is humble and sensitive to humanitarian issues,” said the Chairwoman of PP ‘Aisyiyah.

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Unisa Yogyakarta Holds Professional Oath Ceremony, Encourages Graduates to Adapt to Technological Developments

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A total of 714 students from the Faculty of Health Sciences at Aisyiyah University (Unisa) Yogyakarta officially took their professional oath on Friday (October 3, 2025). The graduation ceremony was held solemnly and respectfully at the Unisa Yogyakarta Convention Hall.

The oath-taking ceremony was attended by graduates from six Unisa Yogyakarta study programs, namely Nursing, Physiotherapy, Anesthesia, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Radiology. There were a total of 309 graduates from professional programs and 405 from vocational programs. Impressively, the average Grade Point Average (GPA) of the graduates was in the range of 3.96–3.98.

The Rector of Unisa Yogyakarta, Warsiti, said she was very proud of this achievement. According to her, this achievement shows that the competence of Unisa Yogyakarta graduates is at a high and competitive level.

“The average Grade Point Average (GPA) of graduates is in the range of 3.96-3.98. This shows that the academic quality of Unisa graduates is at a high and competitive level,” said Warsiti in her speech on Friday (3/10/2025).

Warsiti also reminded students to fulfill the oath they had taken. She emphasized that taking a professional oath is a moral and spiritual promise. Unisa Yogyakarta graduates must make integrity, professionalism, and empathy their guiding principles in carrying out their duties.

“We must realize together that the professional oath is not just a ceremony, but a moral and spiritual pledge. Starting today, all of you not only carry a title, but also a great mandate to devote yourselves to humanity,” he said.

In addition, the Rector of Unisa Yogyakarta advised alumni to adapt to technological developments and demographic changes. As health professionals, Unisa Yogyakarta graduates must be able to deal with new technologies such as artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and health big data. However, the emergence of these technologies should not cause Unisa alumni to lose their empathy and humanity.

“No matter how advanced technology becomes, society still needs empathy, good communication, and moral integrity from healthcare professionals,” emphasized Warsiti.

The Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Unisa Yogyakarta, Dewi Rokhanawati, conveyed a similar message in her speech. She emphasized that digitization and artificial intelligence in the health sector are among the global trends. Therefore, the recent graduates of Unisa Yogyakarta who have just taken their oath are expected to be more adaptable to technology, maintain professionalism and mental health, strengthen ethics, and ensure patient safety and equitable health services.

“I urge all graduates to uphold professional ethics, become professional, integrity-driven, empathetic healthcare workers, adapt to changing times, and always cherish their beloved alma mater,” said Dewi.

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There is a Health Center Inside the Prison: UNISA Yogyakarta Students’ Action Promotes Health for Elderly Prisoners

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Students from Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta brought posyandu services to prison, specifically to the Class IIB Sleman Correctional Institution. The target audience was elderly inmates.

The event held on Friday (September 5, 2025) was not just an ordinary posyandu. In addition to basic health checks such as blood pressure and weight measurements, the elderly inmates were also invited to participate in “Happy Exercise” with the students.

The UNISA Yogyakarta Student Creativity Program (PKM) team deliberately designed this activity to provide easily accessible health services as well as enjoyable physical activities. The atmosphere was lively as the elderly inmates followed simple exercise movements set to music.

The program coordinator, Putri Na’ima Adawiyah Rahmatullah, explained that the main objective of this activity was to improve the quality of life for elderly inmates in the correctional facility.

“Through Posyandu and healthy exercises, we want to provide easily accessible health services as well as enjoyable physical activities. The hope is that the elderly will feel healthier and more energetic,” said Putri.

This initiative has received full support from prison officials and local health workers. This collaboration is expected to make Posyandu Lansia a regular agenda to ensure that elderly inmates remain fit and healthy.

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714 FIKes Unisa Yogyakarta Graduates Take Professional Oath, Ready to Serve Humanity

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The Faculty of Health Sciences (FIKes) of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Yogyakarta once again held a Health Professional Oath ceremony for graduates of the Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Anesthesia, Medical Laboratory, and Radiography programs at the Convention Hall of the Walidah Dahlan Mosque, Unisa Yogyakarta, Friday (October 3, 2025). The professional oath marks the beginning of the 714 graduates’ service to society.

In her report, the Dean of FIKes Unisa Yogyakarta, Dr. Dewi Rokhanawati, MPH, expressed her pride in the graduates’ achievements. According to her, the professional oath is not merely a marker of the end of their academic journey but the beginning of their service to society, the nation, and the global community. She also reaffirmed Unisa Yogyakarta’s commitment to continue developing master’s and professional degree programs as part of its efforts to produce competent, adaptive, and relevant healthcare professionals who meet the demands of the times.

The Rector of Unisa Yogyakarta, Dr. Warsiti, M.Kep., Sp.Mat., emphasized in her speech that this year’s number of graduates was remarkable. “Today, 714 participants were inaugurated, consisting of 309 from the professional level and 405 from the vocational level. This figure not only reflects the large number of graduates but also the extraordinary enthusiasm of the new generation of healthcare professionals ready to serve the community,” she stated.

Warsiti also highlighted the graduates’ impressive academic achievements. The average Grade Point Average (GPA) was in the range of 3.96–3.98, indicating high academic quality and competitiveness. Furthermore, the achievements in the National Competency Test (UKOMNAS) for this period are worthy of appreciation. The Anesthesia profession achieved the highest score at 98.61%, followed by the Midwifery profession at 97.47%, Nursing at 96.03%, Physical Therapy at 96.47%, Radiology at 94.32%, and Medical Laboratory Technology at 91.04%.

Warsiti reminded everyone that the professional oath is not merely a ceremonial procession, but a moral and spiritual pledge that binds every graduate. “Starting today, you all not only carry a title, but also a great responsibility to devote yourselves to humanity. Integrity, professionalism, and empathy must always be your guiding principles in carrying out your duties,” he said.

She also touched on the increasingly complex global health challenges, ranging from the double burden of disease (the simultaneous increase in communicable and non-communicable diseases) to demographic changes that demand comprehensive health services. In addition, the era of digitalization with the advent of artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and health big data presents both challenges and opportunities for health workers. “However, no matter how sophisticated the technology is, the community still needs empathy, good communication, and moral integrity,” he said.

Warsiti concluded her speech with three important messages for the graduates: to maintain integrity and professional ethics, to continue learning and adapting to developments in science, and to build cross-professional collaboration. She linked this to the words of Allah SWT in several verses of the Qur’an which emphasize the importance of keeping promises, seeking knowledge, and helping one another in goodness.

The professional oath ceremony was attended by the leadership of Unisa Yogyakarta, representatives of professional organizations, faculty members, and the graduates’ families. This moment not only marked academic success but also marked the beginning of the journey for young healthcare professionals to serve with dedication to society, the nation, and humanity.

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‘COOL GRADUATES’ at Sleman Prison Are No Longer Idle, Here’s What Happened!

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The ‘SARJANA KEREN’ facility at the Sleman Class IIB Prison, which was previously underutilized, has now been transformed into an innovative therapy center by students from Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta. The target is elderly inmates so that their quality of life can improve, Thursday (04/09/2025).

‘SARJANA KEREN’ itself is an acronym for Sarana Jalan Kelompok Rentan, a special area within the prison. Seeing that this facility was not being used optimally, the UNISA Yogyakarta Student Creativity Program (PKM) team stepped in with a brilliant idea.

They applied the Cognitive Motor Dual Task (CMDT) method, packaged in the form of Exercise Game Therapy (EGT). Simply put, the elderly are encouraged to engage in physical exercises while receiving brain stimulation, such as walking while counting or answering simple questions, all presented in an engaging game format.

The team’s supervisor, Hilmi Zadah Faidullah M.Sc. PhD (PT), explained that the key to this program is the creative use of existing facilities.

“We want to show that simple facilities can have a big impact if used with the right methods. The elderly residents not only move, but also train their brains and interact,” said Hilmi.

The results have proven positive. After two months of the program, the elderly inmates reported feeling more refreshed, less bored, and more motivated. This student innovation successfully transformed idle resources into a source of fitness and happiness for the elderly inmates.

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