On the morning of June 1st, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Commencement for the Class of 2025 undergraduates of the Zhejiang University-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI) was held at the Academic Auditorium of International Campus, Zhejiang University. A delegation from UIUC travelled to join faculty, students and their families in celebrating this milestone achievement.

Keynote speeches were delivered by Professor Ma Yanming, President of Zhejiang University, and Professor Robert J. Jones, Chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Distinguished attendees included Professor Zhou Jianghong, Vice President of Zhejiang University; Professor He Lianzhen, Co-Chair of ZJU-UIUC Institute Joint Management Committee; Professor Li Min, Chief and Vice Dean of International Campus, Zhejiang University and Professor Jonathan Makela, Associate Dean of the Grainger College of Engineering.

ZJUI Executive Dean Professor Jin Jianming, together with members of the UIUC delegation, conferred degree certificates to the graduates. The ceremony was also attended by heads of ZJU Offices, the International Campus, and Collaborative Colleges at ZJU Main Campus, as well as ZJUI faculty, and parents. The event was presided over by Professor Lee Der-Horng, Dean of ZJUI.

This year’s graduating class includes the fifth cohort of students in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering, as well as the sixth cohort in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. After receiving their degree certificates from UIUC, the graduates will also be awarded degrees from Zhejiang University. These graduates are primarily heading to world-renowned universities for further studies, continuing to embody the spirit of truth-seeking and innovation as they explore new frontiers on the global stage.