Last Thursday, July 10th, the graduation ceremony for the 12th cohort of the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) took place. The event was held in the Jerónimo Saavedra Hall of the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium.
The ceremony was presided over by the new Dean of the Faculty, Professor M.ª Victoria Ruíz Mallorquí, who was joined at the academic table by the cohort’s sponsors, Professor Margarita Mesa Mendoza and Professor Domingo Javier Santana Martín. Also present was the Vice Dean of the Tourism Degree, Professor Félix Blázquez Santana, and the Vice Dean of Student Affairs and Digital Communication, Professor Nancy Dávila Cárdenes.
A total of 78 students, who completed their studies between 2021 and 2025, received their graduation sashes in an emotional atmosphere, surrounded by family and friends, Faculty, and the representative of the Governing Board of the Illustrious Association of Economists, Jonathan Márquez Lasso.
The sponsors delivered heartfelt speeches, thanking the students for the honor of being chosen and sharing personal anecdotes from their time in class.
The students also gave a speech, accompanied by a video featuring images of their families, to whom they offered a warm round of applause in recognition of their unwavering support throughout this academic journey.
A second video, showcasing some of the most fun and memorable moments from university life, reminded everyone that there was also time to enjoy and celebrate along the way.
As a closing gesture, flower bouquets were presented to the members of the presidential table and the organizing team, followed by the traditional university anthem Gaudeamus Igitur.
The Faculty extends its heartfelt congratulations to the entire graduating class for their effort, dedication, and commitment throughout their studies.
We wish you all the best in this new professional chapter!
