The President of Foreign Trade University tells new graduates to learn from failure

On September 14, Foreign Trade University held the 2nd Graduation Ceremony of 2025 for more than 2,000 full-time university students of the 60th course and additional courses at its Hanoi headquarters and Quang Ninh campus.

Honoring outstanding students. Photo: TD

Of the 2,034 full-time university students graduating this year, over 20% achieved excellent academic results. The graduates not only achieved excellent academic results, but also achieved outstanding results in many fields: scientific research, extracurricular activities, community service, as well as in professional and talent competitions at home and abroad.

Notable examples include: Second Prize at the Worldwide AI Hackathon, Generative AI Application Category organized by WowDAO; Second Prize at the National Round, Top 7 in the world at the HSBC Business Case Competition 2025; ACCA Prize Winner in Financial Reporting 2023; Champion of the BASF Innovation Challenge 2023; First Prize at the National Chinese Speaking Competition 2023; Second Prize at the National Math Olympiad 2023... and many other awards.

Many scientific research projects of students have won high prizes, including 3 groups awarded the Scientific Research Award (NCKH) by the Ministry of Education and Training, 24 groups won the school-level NCKH award, along with many articles published domestically and internationally, bringing joy, pride, and great encouragement to teachers and the school.

Speaking at the ceremony, Associate Professor Dr. Pham Thu Huong, President of Foreign Trade University, warmly praised the academic and training achievements of all students who were awarded diplomas this time; at the same time, sent a message: "As a predecessor, for you, any career path that brings value to life is precious and the journey to achieve achievements on that path requires effort and hard work. You should know how to dream, understand your dreams, dare to face challenges on the journey to adulthood. Besides, you should know how to accept and learn from failures, take them as opportunities to practice, mature, to become stronger and more resilient on the journey to conquer the goals of life".

At the ceremony, the School Principal awarded Certificates of Merit and medals to 30 new graduates who achieved the title of Valedictorian at the Hanoi campus and Quang Ninh campus; and honored and rewarded 23 outstanding students of the entire course.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/giao-duc/hieu-truong-truong-dai-hoc-ngoai-thuong-nhan-gui-tan-cu-nhan-hoc-hoi-tu-that-bai-20250914141141478.htm