Gachon University, Commencement Ceremony on the 26th... President Lee Gil-yeo: "Let's Overcome Hardships and Adversity"

Gachon University graduates are taking a commemorative graduation photo in front of the university symbol 'Infinity Award' on the 26th.

[Asia Economy (Seongnam) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gachon University (President Lee Gil-yeo) held the '2020 Academic Year Second Semester Degree Conferment Ceremony' on the 26th.

Considering the Level 4 social distancing measures due to COVID-19, Gachon University conducted the degree conferment ceremony online and released President Lee Gil-yeo's video congratulatory message on its website and YouTube.

However, to allow graduates to take commemorative photos, the university lent academic gowns to graduates by college over two days, from the 26th to the 27th.

The total number of degrees conferred that day was 1,504, including 69 doctoral degrees, 360 master's degrees, and 1,077 bachelor's degrees.

Notably, 94 students who graduated with excellent academic records received awards for outstanding achievement. Additionally, the overall top graduate was Moon Sang-jun from the Department of Law.

In his congratulatory speech, President Lee Gil-yeo expressed regret over not being able to meet the lively graduates in person and having to replace the ceremony with an online event, saying, "When the coronavirus first began to spread, no one expected this situation to end quickly, but no one thought it would last this long."

He continued, "Life always carries hope, but sometimes there are moments of frustration, and when you try to solve problems and find a moment of respite, new challenges may arise. Based on Gachon University's educational philosophy of philanthropy, service, and patriotism, even if you face difficulties and momentarily falter, you must rise again and move forward to confront hardships and adversity," urging the graduates to persevere.

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