PDM Bantul and UNISA Yogyakarta Strengthen Synergy

Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta received a courtesy visit from the Bantul Regional Leadership of Muhammadiyah (PDM) on Thursday (08/21/2025). The meeting, which took place in the meeting room of the Siti Walidah Building, was an important moment to strengthen relations and discuss educational development.

Arba Riksawan Qomaru, SE, Chairman of PDM Bantul, explained that in addition to fostering goodwill, their visit also aimed to discuss the progress of the Asy-Syifa Muhammadiyah Bambanglipuro Islamic Boarding School in Bantul.

“We hope that the cooperation between PDM Bantul, especially the Asy-Syifa Islamic Boarding School, and UNISA Yogyakarta in developing and advancing human resources will continue,” said Arba.

The Board of Trustees (BPH) of the Asy-Syifa Islamic Boarding School, Drs. Purwana, MA, who was also present, shared some good news.

“Two alumni of the Asy-Syifa Islamic Boarding School have been accepted as students at UNISA Yogyakarta and have received full scholarships,” he said.

Purwana hopes that in the coming years, more and more Islamic boarding school alumni will continue their studies at UNISA.

UNISA Yogyakarta Vice Rector IV Dr. M. Ali Imron, M.Fis welcomed this visit and the expansion of cooperation. “The cooperation that has been established between UNISA Yogyakarta and Asy-Syifa can be continued in other fields, such as community service and the activeness of UNISA employees who reside in the Bantul area,” he said.

This lively discussion also involved the Institute for Islamic Studies and Practice (LPPI) and UNISA Yogyakarta Vice Rector III, Prof. Dr. Mufdlilah, S.SiT., M.Sc. The meeting demonstrated the commitment of both parties to continue working together to advance da’wah and education within the Muhammadiyah community.