{"id":10560,"date":"2025-06-11T09:46:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T04:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/habib.edu.pk\/HU-news\/?p=10560"},"modified":"2025-06-11T09:46:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T04:46:25","slug":"habib-university-celebrates-8th-convocation-honoring-the-class-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/habib.edu.pk\/HU-news\/habib-university-celebrates-8th-convocation-honoring-the-class-of-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Habib University Celebrates 8th Convocation: Honoring the Class of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

On June 1, 2025, Habib University proudly hosted its 8th Convocation Ceremony at the Pearl Continental Hotel (The Marquee), celebrating the academic excellence, resilience, and transformative journeys of the Class of 2025. This milestone event honored 237 graduates, shaped by the university\u2019s distinctive liberal arts and sciences education rooted in the philosophy of Yohsin\u2014thoughtful self-cultivation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Celebration of Purpose, Passion, and Progress<\/h1>\n

This year\u2019s convocation was a powerful reflection of the impact of a reparative curriculum\u2014one that challenges conventional norms and empowers students to become agents of meaningful change. The ceremony was attended by proud families, esteemed faculty, and prominent members of Pakistan\u2019s academic and civic communities.<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Address: A Call to \u201cGive Forward\u201d<\/h1>\n

Iman Ashraf, Valedictorian from the Comparative Humanities program, delivered a moving speech that captured the spirit of the graduating class:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve learned to unlearn, to question, to be resilient\u2026 If we truly long for the world we wish we had been born into, then words must become actions\u2026 Let us carve out space\u2014not just to give back, but to give forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her words resonated deeply with the audience, emphasizing the importance of embodying values through action.<\/p>\n

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Class valedictorian Iman Ashraf addressing the Class of 2025.<\/p><\/div>\n

President Wasif Rizvi: Redefining Progress<\/h1>\n

In a thought-provoking address, President Wasif Rizvi challenged dominant narratives of modernity and progress:<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we often call progress is merely a more efficient form of cruelty\u2026 And yet, here you are\u2014Class of 2025. You were formed at Habib University\u2014a rare sanctuary in today\u2019s world\u2026 Yohsin is not just a philosophy; it is a portal to living with beauty, passion, and purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n

President Rizvi also reaffirmed Habib University\u2019s commitment to access and equity, sharing that 83% of the Class of 2025 received financial support\u2014a testament to the generosity of the Mohsineen, the university\u2019s esteemed donor community.<\/p>\n

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President Wasif Rizvi shared a thought-provoking speech for the graduating class.<\/p><\/div>\n

Commencement Address by Dr. Shamshad Akhtar<\/h1>\n

Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, world-renowned economist and Chairperson of the Pakistan Stock Exchange, delivered the keynote address. She encouraged graduates to pursue excellence with humility:<\/p>\n

\u201cYour attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude. Think high. What you become by achieving your goals is more important than what you get.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Dr Shamshad Akhtar encourages graduates to move forward with humility.<\/p><\/div>\n

Chancellor Rafiq M. Habib: A Tribute to the Graduates<\/h1>\n

Mr. Rafiq M. Habib, Chancellor of Habib University, praised the graduating class for their curiosity, enthusiasm, and strong community spirit:<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are what makes Habib University. You leave equipped with the finest undergraduate education in Pakistan, ready for whatever path you choose.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Looking Ahead: The Legacy of the Class of 2025<\/h1>\n

As the Class of 2025 steps into the world, they carry forward the values of inquiry, compassion, and purpose that define the Habib experience. Their journey is a testament to what is possible when education is rooted in thoughtful self-cultivation and supported by a community committed to transformative change.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to the Class of 2025\u2014the future is yours to shape.<\/p>\n