“We extend our heartfelt praise and congratulations to the graduates who have continuously disciplined themselves to realize their grand dreams. We wish you boundless honor in your future.”

Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) (President Yang O-bong) held the 2023 Academic Year spring degree conferment ceremony on February 22 at 10:00 a.m. in the Main Auditorium of the JBNU Academic and Cultural Center.

The ceremony was held in grand fashion with approximately 2,000 attendees, including President Yang O-bong, Headquarters officials and members of the Academic Affairs Council, former presidents, Choi Byung-seon, Chairman of the JBNU Alumni Association, graduates and their parents.

Beginning with an academic procession from Headquarters to the Academic and Cultural Center, the ceremony included President Yang O-bong’s commencement address and congratulatory remarks from distinguished guests. Certificates were presented to outstanding graduates and others.

At the ceremony, Park Jin-ho (College of Education) and 118 other students, 119 in total, were selected as outstanding graduates and received certificates. The Core Research Award honored 42 students, including Kim Ha-yeon (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences). The Outstanding Research Award honored 37 students, including Im Seok-in (College of Engineering).

President Yang O-bong conferred degrees on a total of 3,784 graduates: 180 doctoral degrees, 578 master’s degrees, and 3,026 bachelor’s degrees.

In his commencement address, he urged the graduates embarking on a new chapter to pursue grand dreams, adopt a spirit of challenge and a positive mindset, and become glocal leaders who will drive regional and national development.

President Yang O-bong said, “Graduates, here on the Geonji-beol plains—celebrated as JoongAng Ilbo’s No. 1 non-capital region university and selected for Glocal30—you have honed your character and knowledge and been reborn as leading intellectuals. Wherever you work and whatever you do, do not forget that you are proud members of JBNU. I am confident that the new world ahead will present fresh opportunities. JBNU expects you to become alumni who bring honor to your alma mater.”