Kathmandu, February 9, 2025 – Sunway College proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2024 in a memorable convocation ceremony held at Hilton Hotel, Kathmandu. Comprising 214 graduates, the day was dedicated to the culmination of years of dedication, development and progress that led them to reach the symbolic significance and time-honored practices to the pinnacle of achievement to a student’s college life.
The commencement ceremony was thoughtfully planned into two sessions to celebrate the diverse achievements of the graduating class. The morning session, starting at 9:00 AM, celebrated the graduation of the Master of Business Administration MBA program, while the afternoon session, at 1:00 PM, celebrated the graduates of the Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) program.
Before entering the graduation hall, the hall buzzed with excitement and laughter as the happy graduates, along with their proud parents were caught in a moment of clicking pictures with upbeat chatters and laughter. As they lined up to enter the graduation hall, they stood tall; shoulder to shoulder, gowns flowing along with the parents whose eyes had that spark of proudness. Every pose, every smile was a proof of their years of effort, a concrete reality of their success.
As the graduates found the seat with their name, along with the faculty members, the crowd was energized by the cultural dance performance. Before the presentation of convocation awards, the audience was privileged to hear a pre-recorded speech by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suraya Amirrudin, Acting President & Vice Chancellor of Infrastructure University of Kuala Lumpur. Dr. Amirrudin’s address emphasized the importance of lifelong learning, adaptability in a rapidly changing world, and the ethical application of knowledge. She wished the graduates success and called upon them to emerge as leaders in their areas of study and make worthwhile contributions to society. The convocation celebrated not just academic achievement, but also the personal growth and resilience of each graduate.
“We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2024,” stated Mr. Bigyan Shrestha. “Your dedication, perseverance, and hard work have truly paid off. I wish you all the very best and best prospects as you embark on your promising journeys”. He also stated that with technology’s rapid development, we have to adapt and ensure it is giving what we want in an optimal way. We can transform the trend of young people leaving for education and employment abroad to capitalizing strategically on Ai within our country.
Along with, Mr.Bigyan shrestha, Dr.Tulika Mishra, guest of honor, Mr. Khushal Regmi, Principal of Sunway College, We had the honor to invite Mr.Suraj singh thakuri as a chief guest, COO of Kantipur Television and a renowned media personality of Nepal to the convocation ceremony. Sharing his experiences, he gave insightful messages that centered on the student perspective and its enduring impact. He drew attention to the hardships students endured in the 1990s, contrasting them with the advantages today’s graduates possess. He also urged them to never forget their origins. His message deeply resonated with the graduates.
We were honored to recognize 16 distinguished students, 5 from Master of Business Administration and 11 from Bachelor of Computer Science, as truly exceptional students who received special awards in various categories.The recipients are as follows:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Sunway Outstanding Academic Performance: Bikash Dumrakoti
- Sunway Research Excellence Award: Shreejan Sukamani
- Sunway Phoenix Award: Manisha Shakya
- Sunway Outstanding Leadership Award: Ayush Bahadur Shrestha
- Sunway Sports Fanatic Award: Salav Thapa
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
- Sunway Outstanding Academic Performance:
- Udit Kumar Mahato
- Saugat Poudel
- Amrita Sharma
- Sunway Creative Excellence Award: Manoj Shrestha
- Sunway Phoenix Award: Bishal Rumba
- Sunway Sports Fanatic Award: Rushna Shrestha
- Sunway Energizer Award: Sabin Shrestha
- Sunway Leadership Excellence Award:
- Udit Kumar Mahato
- Bharat Kumar Kapari
- Bipin Nagarkoti
- Manoj Shrestha
- Keshab Shrestha
- Rushna Shrestha
We also got to witness a short clip prepared by MBA graduates showcasing the raw and joyous moment with a symphony of laughter, glimpse of shared memories and their shared adventures outside the classroom. And as the students stepped forward to deliver their graduation speeches, the atmosphere shifted towards the reflection of themselves, and the soaring aspirations and some funny and joyous moments that lifted the spirit of the audience. Sunway College congratulates each and every graduate of the Class of 2024 and wishes to hear about their future achievements. The college community wishes them the very best for a bright, prosperous future. Your dedication, perseverance, and hard work have paid off, and mark the beginning of a bright new chapter in students’ lives.