On the morning of June 17, the 2025 Graduation Ceremony and Degree-Awarding Ceremony of North China University of Technology was grandly held on the West Playground of the University. More than 4,700 graduates successfully completed their studies and are about to bid farewell to their alma mater and set sail. All university leaders, teacher representatives, student parent representatives, alumni representatives, and students together witnessed and shared this unforgettable and exciting moment.

 

 

The West Playground was covered with lush green grass and bustling with people. Graduation messages were displayed on the ground—these are not only the alma mater's exhortations but also the teachers' earnest expectations for the farewell.

 

Graduate representatives stepped onto the stage to passionately perform songs, singing the brightest colors of youth and the lofty ambition to serve the motherland with determination and strive to be role models. A time photo album led teachers and students through time, reviewing the bits and pieces of four years of university life.

 

At 7:00 a.m. after raising the national flag and playing the national anthem, the graduation ceremony officially began. Shi Zhenjun, Deputy Secretary of the Communist Party of China Committee of North China University of Technology, presided over the conference.

 

Vice President Wang Li read out the Resolution on Awarding Degrees for the 2024-2025 Academic Year and the Decision on Commending Winners of Excellent Master's Theses and Their Supervisors in 2025. Jiang Kongqiao, Deputy Secretary of the CPC North China University of Technology Committee, read out the Decision on Commending Outstanding Graduates of the 2025 Class and the Decision on Commending Graduates of the 2025 Class Working at Grassroots Levels.

 

 

Liu Jun, Secretary of the CPC North China University of Technology Committee, presented awards to representatives of outstanding graduates.

 

Vice President Chen Qun presented awards to representatives of supervisors of excellent master's theses.

 

Vice President Li Quanming presented awards to representatives of winners of excellent master's theses.

 

Duan Huijian, member of the Standing Committee of the CPC North China University of Technology Committee, presented awards to representatives of graduates working at grassroots levels.

 

Lu Xiaobin, Vice President, presented letters of appointment to the 2025 Alumni Liaison Ambassadors.

 

Graduates presented flowers to representatives of faculty and staff, expressing gratitude for the alma mater's education and care.

 

Diliyar Baihetiyar, a student from Engineering 21-2 of the School of Civil Engineering, addressed the audience as the graduate representative. He fondly recalled the beautiful moments on campus, expressed gratitude for the university's cultivation, and pledged to strive to become a "light chaser" of the new era—possessing virtue, knowledge, and responsibility, and daring to forge ahead and shine brightly.  

 

Qian Sheng, a faculty representative from the School of Science, inspired students to stay true to their original aspirations, march forward bravely, take difficulties and setbacks as opportunities for growth, achieve self-transcendence, and pursue life dreams courageously. Ye Yongqing, a 1997 graduate of Fluid Control, President of Xiyu Wisdom Supply Chain (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., the 7th Shanghai Industry and Commerce Leading Figure, and founder of the university's "Xiyu·Tiandao Chouqin " Education Fund, encouraged juniors in his speech: "Hard work pays off. Build a winning foundation, be 'utterly diligent, highly self-disciplined, and deeply eager to learn,' and create a bright future for yourselves."

 

Zhang Lifeng, Deputy Secretary of the Communist Party of China Committee of North China University of Technology, President, delivered a speech. He extended sincere congratulations to all graduates, thanked teachers, parents, and people from all walks of life for nurturing students, and gave the class of 2025 a special "roll call"—listing outstanding students who studied hard, achieved excellent grades, or contributed to volunteer services, and sending warm wishes to those celebrating birthdays on the ceremony day.

 

Zhang Lifeng said the graduates were a lucky and strong generation, striving in the call for an education-powered country. Born in an era of rapid national development, they witnessed the university's "Four New" development and the launch of the "One University, Two Campuses" initiative. Through four years of hard work, they had continuously innovated and excelled in science, technology, and academic research, writing a brilliant chapter for the class of 2025.

 

He shared four life insights: Have the will of steel and the ambition to advance. Overcoming and strengthening oneself is life's foundation. Break free from the "comfort zone," understand, refine, change, and surpass yourself to be the best version. Reject "lying flat" and strive tirelessly for dreams.

Maintain a flexible attitude and a humble style. Humility is a virtue that helps recognize flaws and stay eager to learn, easing anxiety. Avoid impatience—calmness breeds wisdom. Learn to reconcile with life and self, and develop the ability to heal while facing challenges.  

Uphold integrity and pursue truth. Being a good person is fundamental; doing good things follows. Persist in truth and kindness. Be a moral, kind person, support college friends, practice the school spirit of "Seriousness, Strictness, and Rigor," and pursue excellence responsibly.  

Cultivate patriotic feelings and passionate beliefs. Shoulder the mission of a strong nation, be a loving generation, and show love for the Party, country, and family through action. In youth's prime, contribute to the nation with striving youth. Remember to visit the alma mater, care for parents, and cherish family.

 

Zhang Lifeng hoped students would never forget their alma mater, strive for greater achievements, and forge ahead with youth's courage to become their ideal selves. He wished them to enter life's sea with unique splendor, that the Western Hills remain evergreen, and friendship last. Finally, he called out: "Graduates, you've graduated! Fly high!"

 

The ceremony ended with the school anthem sung by teachers and students.

The degree-awarding ceremony followed on the gymnasium's second floor, where university leaders, college heads, and Academic Degree Committee members tasseled graduates one by one.

 

 

 

With grace and ambition, set sail! May the class of 2025 write a magnificent chapter with youthful resolve and the era's sails. Happy graduation!