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South China Normal University honored more than 10,000 graduates at its 2026 commencement ceremonies held across four campuses on June 23, with the main event taking place at the Shipai campus.
Wang Hengyin delivers the commencement address to the Class of 2026.
In his commencement address, Wang Hengyin, Secretary of the CPC Committee of South China Normal University, urged graduates to embrace a sense of national responsibility, pursue lifelong learning, and work collaboratively.
An AI-generated recreation of SCNU’s first president Lin Liru engages in a virtual dialogue with graduates.
The ceremony also featured an AI-recreated virtual appearance by Lin Liru, SCNU's founding president. President Lin held a digital dialogue with graduates and called on them to forge ahead with courage and a firm sense of mission.
Alumnus and filmmaker Lan Hongchun shares a video message with graduates.
In a video message, filmmaker and SCNU alumnus Lan Hongchun, director of the film Dear You, credited his years at SCNU with laying the groundwork for his filmmaking career. He encouraged graduates to learn through doing, remain patient amid setbacks, and continue pursuing their goals with confidence.
Professor Xu Xiaozhi encourages graduates during the commencement ceremony.
Reflecting on his experience as a researcher, Professor Xu Xiaozhi, deputy director of the Institute of Condensed Matter Physics at SCNU, encouraged graduates to remain resilient, pursue excellence, and uphold a strong sense of social responsibility in their future careers.
Students of the Class of 2026 celebrate their graduation at SCNU.
Six student representatives reflected on their time at SCNU and shared their future aspirations, speaking on themes such as national development, teacher education, and the pursuit of knowledge and truth.
Graduate representatives present flowers to faculty members and frontline staff in appreciation of their contributions to campus life.
The event also honored unsung campus staff who keep daily campus operations running. In a heartfelt segment, graduate representatives presented bouquets to faculty and support staff from departments including campus security, logistics, the library, and the university hospital.
Students and staff members perform during a graduation concert held before the commencement ceremony.
Before the ceremony, students and staff attended a graduation concert featuring songs that honored campus memories, friendship, and future aspirations.
After the main event, individual degree-granting sessions took place across SCNU’s four campuses, during which graduates had their tassels turned and were formally presented with their diplomas.
Source from SCNU News Center
Translated by Ye Lei, Tang Ying
Proofread by Edwin Baak
Edited by Li Yiwei
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