UEH Vinh Long: Opening Ceremony of Undergraduate Programs Batch 50 “Your Infinite Journey Towards a Sustainable Mekong”

28 Oct, 2024

On the morning of October 25, 2024, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) - Vinh Long Campus (UEH Vinh Long) solemnly held the Opening Ceremony of batch 50 - Undergraduate Studies "Your Infinite Journey Towards a Sustainable Mekong"

Welcoming nearly 600 new students - the next Gen Z of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Long Campus

The Opening Ceremony of Batch 50th - Full-time Undergraduate Programs in 2024 is an important milestone, opening an exciting journey for the new UEH K50 students - the next generation of UEH's sustainable mission. This event is an affirmation that UEH always accompanies in creating a sustainable and promising Mekong Delta for the future.

Attending the Opening Ceremony, on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee, Departments, Boards, Campuses, UEH was honored to welcome Mr. Nguyen Hieu Nghia - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Organizing Committee, Dr. Nguyen Thi Quyen Thanh - Provincial Party Committee Member, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee, Mr. Nguyen Manh Hung - Provincial Party Committee Member, Chief of the Provincial Party Committee Office, Ms. Truong Thanh Nhuan - Provincial Party Committee Member, Director - Department of Education and Training, Mr. Tran Van Hen - Provincial Party Committee Member, Director - Department of Home Affairs of Vinh Long province, Mr. Pham Minh Thien - Provincial Party Committee Member, Director - Department of Finance of Vinh Long province, Mr. Nguyen Van Gioi - Deputy Director - Department of Science and Technology, Ms. Doan Hong Hanh - Provincial Party Committee Member, Director of Department of Information and Communications, Ms. Le Thi Hong Linh - Deputy Director - Vinh Long Provincial Tax Department, Mr. Nguyen Quoc Tuan - Deputy Secretary - Vinh Long Provincial Youth Union, Ms. Tran Thi Mai Phuong - Deputy Head of the Department of Culture and Society, Office of Vinh Long Provincial People's Committee. Mr. Pham Van Hong - Former Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training, Vice Chairman of the Association for the Promotion of Education of Vinh Long province.

Overview of the Opening Ceremony of the Full-time Undergraduate Programs Batch 50 at Hall A, UEH Vinh Long

Overview of the Opening Ceremony of the Full-time Undergraduate Programs Batch 50 at Hall A3.1, UEH Vinh Long

On behalf of UEH, there were Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong - Party Committee Secretary, Chairman of the University Council, Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - President of UEH, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung - Deputy Party Committee Secretary, Vice President of UEH, and Director of Vinh Long Campus, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao - Vice President of UEH, Dr. Dinh Cong Khai -Vice President of UEH, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet - Chairwoman of the Strategy and Policy Advisory Council, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Thanh Trang - Vice Rector of UEH College of Business, Dr. Dinh Thi Thu Hong - Vice Rector of UEH College of Business, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Khanh Nam - Rector of UEH College of Economics, Law and Government, Dr. Tran Thi Tuan Anh - Vice Rector of UEH College of Economics, Law and Government, Dr. Thai Kim Phung - Vice Rector of UEH College of Technology and Design, Mr. Le Dong Du - Permanent Deputy Chief of the University Office, Mr. Truong Minh Kiet - Permanent Deputy Head of the UEH Department of Communications and Partnerships, Dr. Hoang Cuu Long - Deputy Dean of the School of International Business and Marketing, Dr. Hoang Hai Yen - Dean of the School of Banking, Dr. Nguyen Van Du - Deputy Dean of the School of Government, Dr. Christopher Han - PhD in Engineering and Management Science, at Stanford University, USA; Director of UEH Innovation Strategy; Visiting Professor of Design Thinking at KAIST Business School, Korea and Stanford School of Engineering, USA; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Truong Thinh - Dean of the Institute of Intelligent and Interactive Technology, Dr. Ha Van Son - Deputy Dean of the School of Mathematics - Statistics, Dr. Diep Quoc Bao - Deputy Dean of the School of Management, Dr. Tran Anh Hoa - Dean of the School of Accounting, Mr. Phan Hien - Deputy Dean of the School of Business Information Technology, Mr. Doan Duc Minh - Deputy Dean of the School of Tourism, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Son - Deputy Dean of the Center for Physical Education, Mr. Le Thanh Nhan - Deputy Dean of the School of Economics, Ms. Vuong Khiet - Head of the Incubator - Institute of Innovation, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Mekong Delta; Dr. Tran Trung Kien - Director of the Tax Program - School of Public Finance; Mr. Nguyen Huu Tien- Deputy Secretary of the Youth Union - President of UEH Students' Union, Board of Management of Vinh Long Campus; lecturers, Heads and Deputy Heads of Schools and Departments at the Main Campus and at Vinh Long, along with nearly 600 students of UEH Vinh Long.

On behalf of agencies and enterprises, inside and outside the Vinh Long Province, UEH was honored to welcome Mr. Vo Thanh Diep , Director of Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank, Vinh Long Branch, Mr. Ho Trung Chinh, Director of Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank, Dong Thap Branch, Ms. Tran Thi Tuyet Lan Anh, Deputy Director of Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development, Vinh Long Branch, Mr. Le Minh Tri, Deputy Director of Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade, Vinh Long Branch, Mr. Tran Cong Minh - Deputy Director of Foreign Trade Bank, Vinh Long Branch, Mr. Nguyen Tan Thu - Director of Putin Animal Feed Company Limited, Chairman of Vinh Long Province Young Entrepreneurs Association, Mr. Phan Truong Luan - Bao Viet Vinh Long Company, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Cay - Director of ANT Vietnam Enterprise Solutions Company Limited, Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Hoang Trang - Deputy Director of IIG Vietnam Joint Stock Company - Ho Chi Minh City Branch, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Phu - Deputy Director of Saving 105 Company, together with the delegates who were representatives of the Boards, Departments under the Provincial Party Committee; Centers under Departments, Units, Enterprises, Commercial banks, and 21 Units participating in the Career Fair. The program happily welcomed lecturers and representatives of the Board of Management of High Schools.

In the 2024 admission season, UEH enrolled for Batch 50 and Batch 5 at Vinh Long Campus with 6 admission methods. The UEH President signed the decision to admit and to welcome 547 new students of 15 programs (Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Logistics, E-commerce, Agricultural Business, Finance, Banking, Accounting, Tax, Economic Law, Hospitality, Technology and Innovation, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (engineering) to study in Vinh Long for 2.5 years and 1 final-year rotation at the main campus in Ho Chi Minh City. After nearly 5 years of establishment and development, the total current training scale at UEH Vinh Long is nearly 3,000 undergraduate students and nearly 700 graduate students who are officials of Departments, Boards, and Branches of provinces in the Mekong Delta region, and more than 6,000 students of short-term courses every year.

The Start of the Infinite Journey for a Sustainable Mekong

The 50^th generation of UEH Vinh Long students will continue to carry out the wishes and the expectations for a sustainable future from their families, UEH and the community. UEH sends the message of “Your Infinite Journey Towards a Sustainable Mekong” to the 50^th generation at Vinh Long Campus. This journey is valued as not only the efforts of the students but also the sacrifice of parents accompanying their children and the commitment of UEH to bringing sustainable values to learners and the community. As a “hub” of UEH in the Mekong Delta, at UEH Vinh Long, students study, experience and contribute to the sustainable development of the region - a place connecting knowledge, culture and sustainable development of the Mekong Delta.

UEH has always been striving to create a modern learning environment; helping students develop comprehensively, freely explore, and perfect themselves; promote the qualities of a generation of global students; and closely link to contemporary trends of mastering technology and acting sustainably with the ultimate goal of contributing solutions for a better life.

Hoping that the 50^th generation will fulfill these expectations, Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Quang Hung - Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Vice President of the University, and Director of Vinh Long Campus - shared his message with the new students.

“Dear students! Your future will be decided by yourself through your attitudes and actions. Today, I would like to send you the following messages:

1. Adaption: Quickly adapting to the university learning environment by building a specific learning path with a spirit of autonomy and high commitment, quickly adapting to new learning methods. UEH team of high-quality and dedicated lecturers, focusing on learners from leadership to teaching, management, and academic advisors will accompany you in this adaptation process.

2. Passion: Pursuing your passion with the aspiration of UEH youth. Entering this journey of knowledge, every step has meaning and value, do not be afraid to explore, always maintain curiosity, constantly learn and be ready to face challenges; sometimes, the path of learning can be bumpy and full of difficulties; on the other hand, it is the burning desire that will help you overcome challenges and become more mature, each lesson, each experience can open up opportunities for you in the future.

3. Creativity: UEH is an ideal environment for students to take advantage of opportunities to develop creativity and independent thinking. This is not only a place to impart knowledge but also a space for students to experiment and to experience ideas and solutions towards future success.

4. Foreign languages and technology: Today's era requires human resources to be fluent in foreign languages, especially English, and have the ability to "understand, know and master technology". Students need to have a plan to meet the output standards of English and Technology of training programs and try to learn a second foreign language. Foreign language ability along with multidisciplinary knowledge, and integrating applied Technology in the majors at UEH will be a necessary condition to help them have a competitive advantage, quickly participate in the domestic and international labor market, and have the ability to flexibly apply to solve problems at work as well as in life.

5. Community spirit and sustainable action: Build positive relationships with friends and lecturers, actively participate in extracurricular community activities, projects and scientific research. The dynamic learning environment at UEH Vinh Long will be a valuable experience, not only enriching your student life but also opening up opportunities for your career development journey and society.

6. Responsibility and sharing: Always be aware of your responsibility to yourself, your family, your organization, your school, and society to motivate your actions, work, and lifestyle. Boldly share your joys and sorrows, your successes and your difficulties and challenges with your family, friends, and teachers. UEH has been committed to being your companion on the journey ahead.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Bui Quang Hung - Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Vice President of UEH, and Director of Vinh Long Campus - delivering a speech

Proud to continue the generations of UEHer at Vinh Long Campus - The infinite journey for the strong Mekong officially begins

As a cultural feature that has been nurtured for nearly 50 years, the traditional flag-raising ceremony officially marks the beginning of a new generation at UEH - the generation that continues the infinite journey for a sustainable Mekong.

The flag-raising ceremony was led by the traditional flag of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City and its highest achievements over the past 50 years are the title of Labor Hero and the First Class Independence Medal which are awarded by the President.

Traditional flag procession

UEH always strives to bring students a modern, green, artistically inspiring and sustainable learning environment. This is a place for students from member colleges of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City: UEH College of Business, UEH College of Economics, Law and Government, UEH College of Technology and Design, International School of Business and Vinh Long Campus, to freely create, explore themselves and develop comprehensively.

After nearly 5 years of establishment and development, UEH Vinh Long has firmly affirmed its mission of training and developing high-quality human resources for the Mekong Delta region. Not simply an educational institution, UEH Vinh Long is also a bridge to spread knowledge, contributing to the sustainable development of the region. This is a place where students from all over the country can exchange, learn, and experience different cultural colors, creating a diverse student community ready to integrate globally.

Transferring knowledge and continuing the generation, representing the excellent student generation of K46, former student Thai Thuy Tien, who graduated with Distinction in Economics and Agricultural Business, performed the traditional flag awarding ceremony for the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of K50 of UEH Vinh Long, with the belief that they will continue to foster the spirit of learning, promote dynamism, creativity and together build a positive community.

Outstanding graduate Thai Thuy Tien - K46 - awarding traditional flags to the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of K50 full-time students at UEH Vinh Long

Honoring outstanding exemplars in learning

UEH has allocated 690,000,000 VND from our budget to provide scholarships for new students, as well as received support from agencies and businesses to contribute to the scholarship fund to support excellent students with difficult circumstances to continue their dreams, with a total mobilized amount of 181,000,000 VND.

At the ceremony, in order to recognize the efforts of the newly admitted students with high entrance scores in each method, UEH commended and awarded certificates of merit, rewards and scholarships to 4 Valedictorians with amounts ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 25,000,000 VND/student. To be illustrated, the highest level for the Valedictorian student was 25,000,000 VND and awarded certificates of merit, rewards and scholarships to 4 Salutatorians with bonuses ranging from 15,000,000 VND to 20,000,000 VND, in which the highest level for the Salutatorian student was 20,000,000 VND/students. In addition, UEH commended and awarded admission scholarships to 86 new students, including admission scholarships: 5 Excellent scholarships (worth 15,000,000 VND/scholarship), 16 Full scholarships (worth 10,000,000 VND/scholarship) and 65 Partial scholarships (worth 5,000,000 VND/scholarship). In particular, 100% of students at Vinh Long in 3 programs (Technology and Innovation; Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (Engineering) and Agricultural Business) residing in the Mekong Delta region receive 100% scholarships for the first-semester tuition (for students with excellent admission criteria), 50% of the first-semester tuition (remaining Mekong Delta students), along with 9 scholarships to support new K50 students with difficult circumstances.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong - Party Committee Secretary, Chairman of the University Council, Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - President of UEH - awarding certificates of merit, rewards and scholarships to the new K50 Valedictorians and Salutatorians - UEH Vinh Long

Dr. Nguyen Thi Quyen Thanh - Provincial Party Committee member, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee - awarding full scholarships to K50 full-time students

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet - Chairwoman of the Strategy and Policy Advisory Council and Assoc.Prof.Dr. Bui Quang Hung - Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Vice President of UEH, and Director of Vinh Long Campus - awarding partial scholarships to full-time K50 students

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao - Vice President of UEH, Dr. Dinh Cong Khai - Vice President of UEH and Mr. Vo Thanh Diep, Director of Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank, Vinh Long Branch - awarding partial admission scholarships to full-time K50 students

Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Thanh Trang - Vice Rector of UEH College of Business, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Phu - Deputy Director of Saving 105 Company, Ms. Tran Thi Tuyet Lan Anh - Deputy Director of Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development - Vinh Long Branch - awarding special admission scholarships to full-time K50 students residing in the Mekong Delta in 3 training programs: Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (engineering), Technology and Innovation, Agricultural Business

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Khanh Nam - Rector of UEH College of Economics, Law and Government, Mr. Le Minh Tri, Deputy Director of Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade - Vinh Long Branch, and Mr. Nguyen Tan Thu - Director of Putin Animal Feed Company Limited, Chairman of Vinh Long Province Young Entrepreneurs Association - awarding special admission scholarships for K50 full-time students residing in the Mekong Delta in 3 training programs: Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (engineering), Technology and Innovation, Agricultural Business

Dr. Thai Kim Phung - Vice Rector of UEH College of Technology and Design and Mr. Tran Cong Minh - Deputy Director of Foreign Trade Bank, Vinh Long Branch - awarding scholarships to support learning for K50 students with difficult circumstances.

Mr. Pham Van Hong - Former Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Vinh Long, Vice Chairman of the Vinh Long Provincial Association for the Promotion of Education - awarding scholarships from the Provincial Association for the Promotion of Education to students.

Dr. Tran Trung Kien - Director of Tax Program - Lecturer of School of Public Finance - UEH College of Economics, Law and Government - awarding scholarships to support students of the School of Public Finance for K50 full-time undergraduates

UEH would like to express our gratitude to the scholarship sponsors. Their care, support and commitment have brought valuable opportunities to great number of fresh students, helping them overcome difficulties and pursue their dreams of studying for a better future.

UEH Vinh Long Board of Management presenting flowers to thank scholarship sponsors for new students

Teachers, delegates and guests taking photos at the Opening Ceremony

Student talkshow with the theme: “Start-up - Dare to think - Know how to do. Infinite journey towards sustainable development of the Mekong Delta region

In today’s era, startups have become a driving force for economic and social development. Creative ideas not only help improve life but also contribute to environmental protection. With the aim of inspiring students to have creative ideas, demonstrating a proactive spirit, encouraging and nurturing student ideas, the talk show was a success with the participation of many special guests.

The program was honored to welcome Dr. Christopher Han - Director of Innovation Strategy, UEH, Visiting Professor of Design Thinking at KAIST Business School, Korea and Stanford Engineering School, USA. He discussed his insights on innovation, encouraging students to embrace challenges and to consider failure as an inevitable part of the development process. In addition, the program had the participation of two UEH alumni, Ms. Nguyen Thi Diem Phuong - Founder of TDP IELTS English Center, Manager of Hoang Minh VTNN Store System - shared valuable experiences on perseverance and adaptability in business, and Ms. Nguyen Phuong Thanh Truc - Co-founder & COO of CyberPurify, also Co-founder and COO of Live Chat With Us, brought an inspiring story about applying technology to create sustainable social value.

The talk show is an opportunity to exchange and to convey a strong message regarding the entrepreneurial spirit. The sincere presentation from the speakers motivated the students, helping them to be more confident on the path of discovery, creativity and entrepreneurship. With the inspiration from this activity, each student will nurture unique ideas, proactively embark on their journey and contribute to the common development of the community.

Dr. Christopher Han - Director of UEH Innovation Strategy - expressing inspiration with new students

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Lieu presenting flowers to thank Dr. Christopher Han

(From left to right) Mr. Vuong Khiet - Head of the Incubator - Institute of Innovation at Mekong Delta Innovation and Startup Center, Ms. Nguyen Phuong Thanh Truc - Co-founder & CEO of CyberPurify, Co-founder and CEO of Live Chat With Us, Ms. Nguyen Thi Diem Phuong - Founder of TDP IELTS English Center, Manager of Hoang Minh VTNN Store System - sharing with new students

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thy Lieu presenting flowers to thank Ms. Vuong Khiet, Ms. Nguyen Phuong Thanh Truc, Ms. Nguyen Thi Diem Phuong

New students, lecturers and guests taking photos at the talkshow with the theme: "Start-up - Dare to think - Know how to do. Infinite journey towards sustainable development of the Mekong Delta region"

Additional photos regarding the opening ceremony

Photo exhibition at UEH Vinh Long, VR glasses and live broadcast of the Opening Ceremony at Hall B - UEH Vinh Long

News and photos: UEH Vinh Long (Department of Admissions and Communication, Department of Training)

Newspapers and radio stations reporting on the opening ceremony of K50 full-time undergraduate programs