NUAA holds its 2026 postgraduate commencement at the Jiangjunlu campus gymnasium. [Photo/en.nuaa.edu.cn]
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics held its 2026 postgraduate commencement ceremony at the Jiangjunlu campus gymnasium on April 2, celebrating the achievements of 3,970 students who completed their studies.
Prior to the ceremony, postgraduate representatives performed a medley of songs that brought back shared memories of campus life.
Six student speakers reflected on their academic journeys, highlighting their hands-on research experiences and expressing gratitude to the university, mentors and their peers.
Jiang Bin, president of NUAA, moves the tassel for a postgraduate. [Photo/en.nuaa.edu.cn]
A highlight of the event was the presentation of the "Most Beloved Mentor" award. Professor Zhang Zhuo from the College of Economics and Management, one of the award recipients, shared his reflections from over three decades of teaching. Drawing on his extensive experience, he encouraged graduates to pursue careers that they are truly passionate about, to strive to create value for society and to thoughtfully consider their relationship with humanity as a whole.
During the ceremony, student representatives also presented a special gift to the university: Lingju II, a multimodal reconfigurable aerial vehicle designed for extreme environments inside fusion reactors, developed by a postgraduate research team. The gift was accompanied by the official roster of the Class of 2026 graduates.
Graduates pose for a group photo. [Photo/en.nuaa.edu.cn]
The ceremony concluded with all attendees rising to sing the university anthem, marking a memorable and heartfelt end to the celebration.
