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Ceremonial graduation: 200 graduates celebrate a new phase in their lives!
On October 10, 2025, the PH Schwäbisch Gmünd celebrated its graduation ceremony with 200 graduates in the Congress Center, accompanied by musical performances.
Ceremonial graduation: 200 graduates celebrate a new phase in their lives!
On October 10, 2025, the ceremonial graduation ceremony of the Schwäbisch Gmünd University of Education took place in the Congress Center Stadtgarten. Around 200 graduates celebrated their successful graduation, accompanied by around 500 guests. The event was characterized by music, personal speeches, and a raffle for tickets for the anniversary ball, which will take place in November. The Rector, Prof. Dr. Kim-Patrick Sabla-Dimitrov invited the graduates to remain part of the university and thanked them for their commitment, which has enriched the academic community. This celebration is intended not only to honor the graduation, but also to signal the beginning of a lasting connection to the university.
The celebration was celebrated with musical performances by Dr. Martin Hartmannsgruber and Prof. Dr. Lutz Kasper accompaniments. Soprano Susanne Meyer and guitarist Nico Mutzke also performed, which added to the festive atmosphere. Mayor Julius Mihm brought congratulations from the city and congratulated the graduates on their achievements. AStA chairman Isabel Schweppe also spoke and acknowledged the students' contribution to the university and the city community. Particularly noteworthy was the awarding of the DAAD Prize to Iryna Leshchyk by Vice Rector Daniel Rellstab.
Honored graduates and personal contacts
The Rector personally congratulated all master’s graduates and presented symbolic gifts. Farewell gifts were distributed, always with the wish for future ties to the university. This personal touch made the event particularly special and left room for conversations and the exchange of memories.
Between the individual program items there was space for the graduates to meet in the reception area of the foyer, share memories and take photos. They also had the opportunity to purchase PH merchandise and tickets for the upcoming anniversary ball, which further underlined the festive mood.
Academic context and meaning of university degrees
University degrees, such as those awarded at the Schwäbisch Gmünd University of Education, are important academic qualifications. These qualifications are protected by law in Germany and require proven successful completion of a course of study at a university. They are also crucial for access to certain professions and academic training. In addition to bachelor's degrees, which are awarded as the first academic degree, the master's degree is an advanced academic degree and is a prerequisite for numerous professional fields as well as for further academic careers. Loud Mtrlegal The legal framework for acquiring these degrees is clearly regulated by the University Framework Act and the state higher education laws.
Overall, this celebration shows the close connection between the graduates and the university as well as the importance of university degrees in today's educational landscape. Degrees are not only individual achievements, but also an important part of the academic community, which consistently relies on mutual support and collaboration.