SUNY Korea’s 2024 Fall Commencement Ceremony took place on December 13, 2024, at the IGC Auditorium. The event celebrated the achievements of 77 graduates, including students from both the main campus and SUNY Korea. The graduates represented various departments, including Computer Science, Technology and Society, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, and Applied Mathematics and Statistics.
The ceremony opened with a welcome speech by Professor Hamid Hefazi, who served as the anchor for the event. This was followed by a congratulatory speech from President Arthur H. Lee of SUNY Korea. President Lee encouraged the graduates to take the knowledge and skills they had gained during their time at SUNY Korea and use them to create meaningful contributions to society. Following that, the Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class, Jinkyu Lee, delivered an inspiring message, emphasizing the importance of perseverance. He urged his fellow graduates to never give up on their dreams, regardless of the challenges they may encounter along the way.
A significant highlight of the ceremony was the conferral of Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Dr. Kim Bong Gun received his Ph.D. in Computer Science, while Dr. Kim Saebom was awarded her Ph.D. in Technology and Society. These achievements were celebrated as symbols of academic dedication and excellence.
The event continued with the awarding of certificates to the Fall 2024 graduates. Among the 77 graduates, many earned prestigious honors such as Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude, reflecting their exceptional academic achievements and high cumulative GPAs.
The ceremony concluded with a group photograph of the graduates alongside SUNY Korea’s faculty and staff. This moment marked the culmination of years of hard work and dedication by the graduates, who were filled with pride and joy as they celebrated their accomplishments.
As these brilliant and ambitious individuals step into the next chapter of their lives, we bid them farewell with confidence that they will make a lasting impact on the world. SUNY Korea is proud to have been a part of their journey and looks forward to seeing them become leaders and history-makers in their respective fields.
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