Graduation ceremony for bachelors of the Faculty of Information Technology

On August 26, 2025, an atmosphere reigned in the assembly hall of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, full of solemnity, pride, and bright sadness. The Faculty of Information Technologies saw off 296 of its bachelor's graduates into professional life. The ceremony, which brought together graduates, their parents, teachers, and friends, became vivid evidence of the invincibility of Ukrainian education and the desire of young people to build the future even in the most difficult times.

The event began with the traditional performance of the National Anthem of Ukraine, which became a symbol of national unity and pride. The presenters reminded the audience of the challenges faced by students over the years of study: from distance learning and the first sessions to returning to classrooms despite air raids and war. Those present honored the fallen soldiers' memory, including faculty students, Maksym Saienko and Mykola Dmytryk, with a minute of silence.

The Dean of the Faculty of Information Technologies, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Ihor Bolbot, addressed the graduates with a key speech. He emphasized that the graduates chose a strategically important path because today's IT sector is the basis of the state's security, economy, and defense. The Dean emphasized that young professionals who received education during a pandemic and a full-scale war have become a real example of national resilience. "You are not just graduates — you have become an example of national resilience and human dignity. Every product you develop, every line of code is a brick in the foundation of a new, modern, and competitive Ukraine,"  said Ihor Bolbot.
Separately, the dean urged graduates not to stop there and continue their studies in the master's program, where they will find new educational programs, in particular "Robotics" and "Artificial Intelligence and Robotics", which will allow them to join real projects in the fields of defense, digitalization, and the agricultural sector. Ihor Mykhailovych also drew attention to the ongoing fundraising for night vision devices for the unit in which the Deputy Dean of the Faculty, Ruslan Basarab, serves, calling on everyone to join the support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Vice-Rector joined the congratulations for Scientific and Pedagogical Work and Digital Transformation, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Olena Glazunova. As the former head of the faculty, she addressed the bachelors with exceptional warmth, wishing them professional achievements and emphasizing that the university is proud of its students and is always ready to support them on the path to success.

The ceremony continued with the long-awaited awarding of diplomas. After that, graduates of all specialties of the faculty received their well-deserved documents on higher education: "Economic Cybernetics" and "Digital Economy", "Information Systems and Technologies", "Computer Engineering", "Cybersecurity and Information Protection", "Software Engineering", and "Computer Science".

Heads of departments and mentors of academic groups delivered warm words of parting, wishing their students self-confidence and new victories. The holiday was accompanied by creative performances by students and videos, where graduates recalled the bright moments of student life.

Musical performances of talented students and teachers added a special mood to the holiday. Student Dmytro Malenda presented his performance of the song "There Under the Lviv Castle"  to the audience, supporting the atmosphere of unity during the charity fundraiser. The real star of the evening was the talented Anastasia Vorchak with the song "Rise Like a Phoenix", a true hymn of rebirth and invincibility of the spirit, ideally symbolizing the transition of graduates to a new stage of life.

The holiday ended with an unforgettable performance of the trio "TONIKA", at the end of which the Department of Cultural Studies, Iryna Maidaniuk, addressed the graduates with a wish of happiness and further successful professional activity.

The event ended with the inspired words of the hosts and a joint photo in memory, symbolizing the unity of a large faculty family.

The holiday has become a powerful motivation for graduates now armed with knowledge and faith in victory, ready to create a new history for their country.

Volodymyr Matievskyi, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of
Information Technologies