St. Mary’s University (SMU), in partnership with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), held its 38th graduation ceremony on March 5, 2025 to celebrate the graduates’ achievements in a virtual format .
This grand event saw participation from local students across India and representation from more than 15 overseas centers. Among which, SMU is represented with graduates who virtually participated from SMU’s Syndicate room. The graduation ceremony in Ethiopia was coordinated by Ato Mekonnen Tadesse, Dean of Faculty of International Programs, and he expressed his gratitude to the graduating students for participation and success on their studies. Moreover, Misganaw Solomon (PhD), Vice President of Research and International Relations, was a guest of honor in the graduation ceremony and congratulated the graduates.
The ceremonies commenced at the IGNOU headquarter in New Delhi, marked by an opening speech of Uma Kanjlal (Prof.), Vice Chancellor. It was a vibrant celebration of academic excellence, showcasing the dedication of the graduates. Awards were conferred ranging from certificates to PhDs, with more than 300,000 local and international students who graduated during this momentous occasion, which marked a significant milestone in their educational journeys.
At the IGNOU headquarter, Pawan Kumar Sing (Prof.), Director of the Indian Institute of Management, was the guest of honor and presented gold medals and cash awards to eligible graduates to acknowledge their outstanding accomplishments.
The 38th Convocation ceremony was a testament to the resilience and commitment of SMU graduating students as well as the dedication of the faculty and staff of the two institutions. SMU’s management extended its heartfelt congratulations to all graduates and wished them success in their future endeavors.
The Faculty of International Programs of SMU has been responsible for coordinating Master’s programs with IGNOU since 2006. In collaboration with IGNOU, it has offered a range of postgraduate programs, including Masters in Business Administration, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work, Commerce, Economics, Political Science, and Rural Development.
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