Pacific Adventist University (PAU) celebrated a major milestone in its history, sending forth its 40th graduating class in a ceremony distinguished by its record-breaking number of graduates.
A total of 396 students received their academic awards, marking the largest graduating class in the University’s 40-year history.
“The achievement reflects PAU’s continued growth and its commitment to preparing graduates ‘equipped and willing to serve their community, their country, their church and their God,’ a mission that has guided the institution since its establishment in 1984,” said PAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Lohi Matainaho.
The record-setting class of graduates crossed the stage, representing diverse fields of study across the University’s Schools of Business, Humanities, Education & Theology, Science and Technology, and Health Science.
“The impressive numbers signify the increasing demand for high-quality, values-based tertiary education in Papua New Guinea and the wider South Pacific region,” said Dr Matainaho.
The ceremony was attended by key dignitaries, faculty, alumni, and proud family members, all bearing witness to the historic day.
“The high turnout of graduates is a testament to the students’ hard work, dedication, and the robust support provided by PAU’s dedicated staff and the broader community,” said Deputy Vice-Chancellor Dr Lalen Simeon.
“As these 396 new professionals step out into the Pacific and the world, they carry with them the distinct PAU ethos, prepared not only for professional careers but also to be agents of positive change in their communities.”
