Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof DR HAMKA (Uhamka), the top 22 Islamic university in the world, the top 10 Indonesian university, and an excellent-accredited university, held a flag-raising ceremony commemorating the 77th Independence Day of Indonesia. Besides celebrating Independence Day, Uhamka also celebrated its excellent-accredited achievement by financial disbursement for 1,000 orphans, Wednesday (17/08).

On this occasion, Prof Gunawan Suryoputro, the Rector; Prof Abd. Rahman A. Ghani, the Vice Rector I; Zamah Sari, the Vice Rector II; Lelly Qodariah, the Vice Rector III; and Bunyamin, the Vice Rector IV attended the commemoration. The Deans, Director, the Head of Bureau, the Secretary of University, Units, lecturers, educational personnel, students, and various stakeholders also attended in the courtyard.

In his remarks, Prof Gunawan Suryoputro mentioned that the excellent-accredited status was a special gift for Uhamka. All academic civitas should improve various supporting aspects, including the governance system and pioneering research. “The excellent accreditation status becomes a huge trust for Uhamka. So we should synergize and work hard to maintain and improve the accreditation status through valuable service, developed governance, and constantly updated research,” Prof Gunawan said.

Furthermore, Prof Gunawan expressed his gratitude due to the great trust of the communities. Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof DR HAMKA, through LazisMu Uhamka, disbursed financial assistance for 1,000 orphans. It represented KH Ahmad Dahlan’s purpose in implementing social service. “The assistance disbursed becomes our concern to the communities as KH Ahmad Dahlan’s mandate. On this occasion, we entrusts LazisMu Uhamka to disburse this financial assistance,” he said.

Nandi Rahman, the Head Office of LazisMu Uhamka informed that on Tuesday night (16/08), the financial assistance of 127,200,000 had been received by LazisMu Uhamka. It was a donation from all lecturers and educational personnel. The number was elevated because Uhamka disbursed another 121,000,000 result in a total of 248,200,000.

“Alhamdulillah, we highly appreciated all donors for vying in doing the good deeds (fastabiqul khairat) for Uhamka Peduli Yatim/Piatu/Yatim Piatu. I pray for you, I hope Allah manifold increases the infaq and sadaqah through LazisMu,” Nandi said. Apart from that, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof DR HAMKA, through the Academic Bureau, will foster and monitor the Bidikmisi scholarship awardees to maintain their motivation. Also, it will honor the students with achievements.