HRH Princess Chulabhorn graciously bestows degrees upon PSU graduates for academic years 2022-2023
From
18 to 21 September 2024, His Majesty the King graciously appointed Her
Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana as his
representative to preside over the PSU commencement ceremony at the
International Convention Center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai
Campus, in Songkhla. Her Royal Highness bestowed degrees upon PSU
graduates for the academic year 2022–2023.
Professor
Emeritus Charas Suwanwela, M.D., President of the PSU Council,
expressed profound gratitude for the royal grace extended to the
university and presented a report on PSU's achievements for the academic
year 2022–2023. This year marked the university’s 55th anniversary,
reflecting PSU's unwavering commitment to serving society and the
nation. PSU aspires to be a leading academic institution, fostering
knowledge and innovation that propels society toward a knowledge-based
community, enriched by multicultural values. The university is dedicated
to producing graduates with strong academic and professional skills,
integrity, discipline, intellectual curiosity, public-mindedness, and
21st-century competencies, empowering them to apply their knowledge with
hands-on experience and a wide array of learning resources. In 2023,
PSU offered a comprehensive range of 355 academic programs, including
medical certificate programs, with 145 undergraduate and 210 graduate
programs. The university’s total student enrollment reached 34,561,
supported by a dedicated staff of 12,068.
In
the academic year 2022, the University Council conferred an Honorary
Doctorate in Medicine upon His Majesty the King. Following this, in the
academic year 2023, the Council presented an Honorary Doctorate in
Science (Geography) to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri
Sirindhorn.
On
June 6, 2024, at Dusit Palace, Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Keawpradub,
President of PSU, delivered a royal tribute in honor of His Majesty the
King and presented an Honorary Doctorate in Medicine. He also paid
tribute to Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra
Srisavangavadhana in recognition of the University Council's resolution
to award her an Honorary Doctorate in Science (Geography), to be
formally presented at an appropriate future occasion. Following this,
Her Royal Highness graciously conferred honorary degrees for the
academic years 2023–2024 upon 13 distinguished recipients. Additionally,
plaques of distinction were awarded to 17 outstanding senior and junior
faculty members for their exceptional contributions.
The
prestigious Prince of Songkla Memorial Award was also conferred upon
four individuals and one organization. Her Royal Highness further
honored the graduates by bestowing degrees upon those completing
doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s programs across PSU’s campuses in Hat
Yai, Phuket, Surat Thani, Trang, and Pattani.