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177 graduates at USP Tonga Graduation [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 23:02.  Updated on Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 23:07.

Gold Medal Special Award for Taniela Molimoli, the most outstanding graduate with a Masters in Technical and Vocational Education,graduating together with wife Saite, USP Graduation, Falemasiva Hall, Nuku'alofa. 5 October 2023. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

By Katalina Siasau

The USP Tonga campus graduation ceremony for 177 graduates, brought emotion and excitement to families and loved ones, today at the Falemasiva Hall, Havelu, this morning.

Chancellor of the University, Governor General of the Solomon Islands HE Sir David Vunagi, presented the certificates, and degrees of the graduates.

Among the 177 graduates, 44% were from the Pacific Technical and Further Education (Pacific TAFE) programs, 43% from the Undergraduate degrees, and 13% graduated with a post-graduate qualification, while 10 graduated with their Master's degrees.

The USP Vice Chancellor and President Professor Pal Ahluwalia congratulated the students.

"These are significant achievements and a clear indication of the resilience of our students as well as the quality and excellence that is recognized within our University."

The acting Minister for Education and Training Hon. Dr Saia Piukala was guest of honour.

'Anaseini Tu'ineau with a Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change, USP Graduation, Falemasiva Hall, Nuku'alofa. 5 October 2023. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

'Amanaki Niupalavu, USP Graduation, Falemasiva Hall, Nuku'alofa. 5 October 2023. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

Sione Tongilava graduated with Bachelor of Laws, USP Graduation. Falemasiva Hall, Nuku'alofa. 5 October 2023. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

Kolianita Kauvaka with a Bachelor of Commerce, USP Graduation, Falemasiva Hall, Nuku'alofa. 5 October 2023. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Sione Katiloka Kava, USP Graduation. Falemasiva Hall, Nuku'alofa. 5 October 2023. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
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