The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), celebrated the graduation of 36 postgraduate students in the First Graduation Period of the 2026/2027 Academic Year on Thursday (October 29). The graduates comprised 29 students from the Master’s Program in Psychology and seven from the Doctoral Program in Psychology.
Of the 36 graduates, 21 received Cum Laude honors, while the remaining 15 graduated with Very Satisfactory honors. Among the Master’s Program graduates, 19 received Cum Laude honors and 10 received Very Satisfactory honors. Meanwhile, in the Doctoral Program, two graduates received Cum Laude honors and five received Very Satisfactory honors.
The highest Grade Point Average (GPA) in the Master’s Program was achieved by Hastinia Apriasari, with a GPA of 3.98. In the Doctoral Program, Wresti Wrediningsih achieved the highest GPA of 3.98. The shortest period of study in the Master’s Program was completed by Elna Madeline Radja in 1 year, 7 months, and 14 days, while Dewi Mufidatul Ummah completed the Doctoral Program in 3 years, 11 months, and 6 days.
On the occasion, the Faculty of Psychology UGM also presented the Best Thesis Publication Manuscript Award to Muh. Nur Haq I. S. Mannesa, S.Psi., M.A., for his work entitled “The Role of Math Anxiety in the Processing Efficiency of the Approximate Number System (ANS): An EEG-ERP (P2P) Study.” The manuscript was prepared under the supervision of Dra. Sri Kusrohmaniah, M.Si., Ph.D., Psikolog.
Representing the graduates, Dr. Dewi Mufidatul Ummah, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, shared that graduation marked the culmination of a long journey filled with reading, research, facing criticism, self-doubt, and learning to rise again. She also recalled her experience pursuing her education in Yogyakarta with her husband and five children after relocating from Ternate.
According to Dewi, the Faculty of Psychology UGM had provided a space for learning, personal growth, and connecting scientific knowledge with humanitarian values. She hoped that the knowledge gained would bring benefits through greater compassion and meaningful contributions to society.
“May the knowledge we have gained not remain merely a personal achievement, but become a source of strength to understand others, foster compassion, and bring benefits to society,” she said.
Representing the parents of the graduates, Hj. Muliati Muluki, SKM., M.Kes., expressed her appreciation to the Faculty of Psychology UGM for providing not only academic knowledge but also for shaping the character of researchers and leaders with integrity.
She reminded the graduates that an academic degree was not the end of their journey, but rather the beginning of a greater responsibility to put their knowledge into practice.
“Society is waiting for your contributions, not the titles behind your names,” she emphasized.
The Dean of the Faculty of Psychology UGM, Dr. Wenty Marina Minza, S.Psi., M.A., congratulated all the graduates. She commended their dedication and perseverance in completing their studies, including the various challenges they had encountered throughout their academic journeys.
Wenty hoped that the graduates would maintain strong ties with their alma mater and continue to explore opportunities for cooperation and collaboration after completing their studies.
“Our hope is that we can maintain good relationships with our alma mater, perhaps through partnerships and collaborations. Equally important, we hope that you will contribute to society as alumni of the Faculty of Psychology UGM,” she said.
Author: Erna Tri Nofiyana