Benguet State University (BSU) held its 100th Commencement Exercises at the BSU Gymnasium, with the theme “Celebrating Excellence, Advancing Eco-Cultural Responsibility, and Serving with Commitment.”

The two-day graduation ceremony honors the academic accomplishments of doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate students across various disciplines. The event is organized into four clusters, two held on June 26 and two more on June 27.

The first cluster, held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 26, conferred graduands from the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), College of Agriculture (CA), College of Human Kinetics (CHK), and College of Numeracy and Applied Sciences (CNAS). The second cluster held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., conferred graduands from the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH), College of Forestry (CF), College of Information Sciences (CIS), and College of Nursing (CN).

The third cluster, held on June 27 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., conferred graduands from the College of Natural Sciences (CNS), College of Social Sciences (CSS), College of Teacher Education (CTE), and the Open University (OU). The fourth cluster from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. conferred graduands from  the College of Engineering (CE), College of Home Economics and Technology (CHET), and the College of Public Administration and Governance (CPAG).

Each program began with a processional led by the BSU Marching Band and the entrance of colors by the ROTC Cadets.

After being conferred, the graduates received their diplomas from BSU officials led by President Kenneth A. Laruan. Members of the BSU Board of Regents also attended the ceremonies.

The valedictory address for Cluster 1 was delivered by Jackie-Lou L. Cariño, a Bachelor of Science in Statistics graduate.

“Whatever path we take, may we always carry the values this university instilled upon us: to serve with commitment, to do our work not just for promotion or pay but for purpose, to serve our families with gratitude, our communities with integrity, and our country with sincerity,” said Cariño. The pledge of loyalty was led by Bryan N. Donglasan, a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Sciences graduate.

In Cluster 2, Jude Bradley M. Raza, a Bachelor of Library and Information Science graduate, gave the valedictory address.

“Graduation is not reserved for the fastest finishers alone; it is for all the finishers like us. Let us make every moment count as we move together, supporting one another and giving our 100% best,” Raza said. Ethan Aiden A. Mayyam, a graduate of the same degree, led the pledge of loyalty.

For Cluster 3, Jessie James S. Alawas, a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English, addressed the graduates.

“Excellence is a process, not merely a result. We are the centennial graduates, this landmark is a testament to our university’s enduring legacy,” he said. The pledge of loyalty was led by Martes D. Dionisio Jr., a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management graduate.

Hanna Lei C. Pacito, a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship graduate, delivered the valedictory address for Cluster 4.

“As we move forward, let us not forget that we have the power and opportunity to help others achieve their dreams. Let us serve in commitment and commit to serve,” Pacito said. The pledge of loyalty was led by Rhesaline B. Belino, a Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management graduate.

All graduates were formally inducted into the BSU Alumni Association by Ben David S. Luis, president of the Benguet State University Alumni Association, Inc. (BSUAAI).//ABGayagay-UPAO Intern