{"id":9955,"date":"2025-06-30T09:07:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T11:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaunokolegija.lt\/en\/?p=9955"},"modified":"2025-06-30T09:07:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T11:07:18","slug":"the-zalgiris-arena-was-filled-with-festive-mood-and-thunderous-applause-kaunas-kolegija-graduates-were-awarded-diplomas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaunokolegija.lt\/en\/the-zalgiris-arena-was-filled-with-festive-mood-and-thunderous-applause-kaunas-kolegija-graduates-were-awarded-diplomas\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u017dalgiris Arena was filled with festive mood and thunderous applause \u2013 Kaunas kolegija graduates were awarded diplomas"},"content":{"rendered":"
\u2018Allow yourself to be eager for knowledge, experiences, people, challenges. Allow yourself to be brave \u2013 ask what no one dares to ask, take on tasks that others avoid, do not be afraid to achieve what seems impossible. Such an attitude helps not only to constantly grow, but also to change the world,\u2019 Kauno kolegija HEI Director Dr Andrius Brusokas congratulated the graduates at the celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n Taking away not only knowledge<\/b><\/p>\n Aust\u0117ja Vai\u010diulevi\u010di\u016bt\u0117, a member of the board of the Kauno kolegija Alumni Club, encouraged everyone to look back at the taken, rejoice achievements and thank to loved ones: \u2018Completing your studies means that you open doors: to new opportunities, to self-knowledge, to other paths. I wish you to follow them the way you live \u2013 consciously, freely and at your own pace. Take away not only a diploma, but also people, laughter, conversations, acquaintances that you didn\u2019t even notice how important they became.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n Kaunas District Municipality Vice Mayor Lukas Alsys also came to congratulate the Kauno kolegija HEI graduates. He was happy that many graduates are already successfully working in the Kaunas district, where their skills contribute to the growth of local communities and business development.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2018Your competencies acquired at Kauno kolegija allow you to introduce innovations in medicine, engineering, business, arts and other fields, strengthen the local economy and improve the quality of life. Your choice to start a professional path at Kauno kolegija can be defined as shaping the future, and the choice itself shows both personal determination and an understanding of the importance of practical skills. This dynamic is an expression of leadership: the ability not to be afraid of new technologies, to introduce innovations and to lead change,\u2019 said L. Alsys.<\/span><\/p>\n A celebration marking a special occasion<\/b><\/p>\n This year, this graduation ceremony is marked by a special occasion \u2013 Kauno kolegija HEI and its community are celebrating the significant 25th anniversary of the establishment of the higher education institution. Over a quarter of a century, Kauno kolegija HEI has grown into a modern, open and innovative educational institution, occupying a strong position among Lithuanian higher education institutions, and the experience gained and the strong community gathered have become the basis that today allows us to achieve the highest scientific, cultural and social goals.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2018Today is an extraordinary day. We are proud to graduate another mature, creative and strong generation of graduates, consisting of representatives not only from Kaunas, but also from the new Alytus Faculty and Taurag\u0117 Division of Kauno kolegija, and this celebration is made even more meaningful by the 25th anniversary of our institution. This year is accompanied by the slogan \u2018Diversity, Creativity, and Synergy\u2019. It is nothing but different experiences, creativity, and communion that lead us forward, both as an institution and as individuals,\u2019 emphasised Kauno kolegija HEI Director Dr A. Brusokas.<\/span><\/p>\n Admission results show that Kauno kolegija HEI is almost every year among the leading higher education institutions and receives the largest number of first-year students among universities and higher education institutions in Kaunas. According to this year\u2019s data from the magazine \u2018Rankings\u2019 (Lithuanian: \u2018Reitingai\u2019), Kauno kolegija HEI took second place in the Lithuanian higher education institutions rankings, only one point behind Vilniaus kolegija Higher Education Institution.<\/span><\/p>\n This year\u2019s ranking results showed another strength \u2013 Kauno kolegija HEI received the highest marks for its scientific and art activities and the added value created for the national economy. These indicators reflect not only quantitative achievements, but also the most important qualitative measure \u2013 the trust of students and employers.<\/span><\/p>\n Kauno kolegija HEI also pays great attention to internationality \u2013 this year it received an award for the largest number of organised mobility of students with fewer opportunities and achieved a record number of funded guest lecturers visits. This achievement is the result of the development of consistent international partnerships, which allows to assess the benefits of close cooperation with foreign partners.<\/span><\/p>\n Kauno kolegija HEI\u2019s membership in the European University Alliance UNINOVIS plays an important role in the development of internationality. This alliance includes seven leading European higher education institutions, uniting more than 125,000 students and 11,000 employees from all its member institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n You can find more moments from the event here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>A few days ago, during a solemn celebration held at the Kaunas \u017dalgiris arena, nearly 1,000 Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution (HEI) graduates were congratulated \u2013 they were awarded diplomas denoting the qualification degree of a professional bachelor. In the arena, accompanied by loud applause, graduates of medicine, social sciences, arts, technology, engineering, informatics and other fields received their diplomas this year. During the diploma awarding ceremony, a festive musical programme was presented by exceptional performers \u2013 singer Paulina Pauk\u0161taityt\u0117 and Vilius Popendikis with a band appeared on stage.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/a>Jon\u0117 Vartavi\u010di\u016bt\u0117, who graduated from applied communication studies and was receiving her diploma, was happy that it was in this higher education institution that she found answers to the questions she had at the time and got to know herself better: \u2018Kauno kolegija, you have known us in different ways \u2013 sometimes tired, sometimes lost, but always striving for more. You have taught us not only about our profession, but also about life \u2013 friendship, responsibility, creativity. You have helped us become who we are today.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n