Middle East University celebrated the graduation of its 20th cohort of master’s degree students, the 17th cohort of bachelor’s degree students, and the 6th cohort of higher diploma students as part of “The Nashama Cohort” festivities for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Significantly, the cohort derived its name, “The Nashama,” from the notable achievements of the Jordanian national football team, most prominently its historic qualification for the World Cup finals.
Opening the proceedings, the Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, Dr Yacoub Nasereddin, offered his congratulations to the graduates and their families. He remarked that since its inception, the university has been steadfast in establishing a robust academic institution with a distinguished reputation. This vision stems from the conviction that the value of a degree is not solely determined by the knowledge it conveys but equally by the prestige of the conferring institution; indeed, a formidable academic reputation reinforces public and employer confidence in graduates, thereby broadening their career prospects and opportunities for success locally, regionally, and internationally.
Elaborating further, Dr Nasereddin imparted three key directives to the graduating class. Firstly, he urged them not to treat graduation as the conclusion of their educational journey but rather as its beginning, particularly within an ever-accelerating world defined by constant development. Secondly, he emphasised the paramount importance of cultivating a professional reputation alongside academic attainment through commitment, integrity, discipline, and exemplary conduct—citing these qualities as the true capital that accompanies an individual throughout their life. Thirdly, he exhorted graduates to continually seek ways to add value wherever they go, noting that national progress relies on creative minds, responsible resolve, and individuals who recognise that personal success is inevitably linked to the prosperity of their nation.
Building upon this theme, Dr Nasereddin highlighted that His Majesty King Abdullah II has outlined clear trajectories for the nation’s future, placing youth at the very core of the development and empowerment framework. Furthermore, he noted that the initiatives of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II embody the pivotal role Jordanian youth occupy in leadership, innovation, and achievement; they are recognised as a vital social and intellectual force capable of shaping the future, rather than merely a human resource waiting for the future to unfold.
In a complementary address, the President of the University, Professor Salam Al-Mahadin, stated that reaching the graduation stage represents the culmination of an extensive journey shared by families, the university, faculty members, and the students themselves, each contributing from their respective roles to bring this moment to fruition.
Accordingly, Professor Al-Mahadin called upon the members of “The Nashama Cohort” to uphold the values instilled by their university as ambassadors of knowledge within their workplaces and wider communities. She clarified that the true measure of education is not reflected in a degree alone, but rather in a graduate’s capacity to translate knowledge into impact, skill into achievement, and responsibility into daily practice.
Concurrently, the graduation ceremony—which featured several artistic performances by the university choir—concluded with the conferral of degrees upon the graduates in an atmosphere dominated by feelings of joy and pride. In their response, the students expressed immense pride in their affiliation with Middle East University, alongside profound gratitude to their professors, peers, and families, who accompanied them step-by-step throughout their academic journey to reach this long-awaited crowning moment.
