Gwangju University Supports Outstanding Specialized Departments... Strengthening Future-Oriented Talent Development

Gwangju University has awarded plaques to five outstanding departments specializing in undergraduate programs for the 2026 academic year, strengthening its commitment to fostering future-oriented talent.

On the 14th, Gwangju University jointly held the "2026 Academic Year Undergraduate (Department) Specialization Major Support Program Orientation" with the University Innovation Project Group at the Smart Lecture Room on the 3rd floor of the campus administration building. Provided by Gwangju University

On May 21, Gwangju University announced that it recently held the "2026 Undergraduate Specialized Major Support Program Briefing Session and Plaque Presentation Ceremony for Outstanding Departments" in collaboration with the University Innovation Project Group.

The event, held on May 14 in the smart classroom on the third floor of the administrative building, was attended by key executives, including Vice President Jang Mi-Young. Plaques were awarded to five departments—Department of Trade and Distribution, Department of Nursing, Department of Aviation Service, Department of Library and Information Science, and Department of Creative Writing—which received an S grade in the evaluation of the specialization promotion and development plan operation report. The session also included a briefing on the operation of the "Undergraduate Specialized Major Support Program."

The "Undergraduate Specialized Major Support Program," operated with support from the University Innovation Support Project, is designed to aid the development and operation of specialized curricula that reflect societal demand, based on autonomous innovation, responsiveness to future society, and the cultivation of entrepreneurship. Through this program, the university aims to strengthen the competitiveness of each department and nurture future-oriented talent.

Vice President Jang Mi-Young stated, "I would like to thank all the professors in each department for their efforts in thoroughly analyzing internal and external conditions and establishing development plans that enable both the local community and students to grow together," and added, "We will continue to actively support the development of diverse, student-centered curricula and the establishment of a foundation for department specialization."

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