Honorary Ambassador Appointment Ceremony Held at Cheonma Art Center on December 16

Over 80 Participants, Including Distinguished Alumni from Various Fields

Discussions Focus on University Advancement, Admissions, and Employment Strategies

[December 18, 2024]

Yeungnam University (YU), led by President CHOI Oe-chool, hosted a special gathering on December 16 at the LEE Si-won Global Convention Hall within the Cheonma Art Center. During this event, 53 alumni from diverse professional fields were appointed as honorary ambassadors for the university.

 Attendees included alumni from the School of Architecture, College of Pharmacy, College of Business and Economics, Graduate School of Business, and Law School, along with YU President CHOI Oe-chool and university faculty members, totaling more than 80 participants.

 The honorary ambassador initiative aims to leverage the experiences and insights of accomplished alumni to effectively promote the university’s strengths and identify new opportunities in admissions, employment, and external collaborations.

 The event commenced with an opening ceremony, followed by a discussion on the development of key university areas such as admissions, employment, and external cooperation. For admissions, Dean JEONG Jeong-soon presented strategies addressing changes in the admissions environment, key admissions policies, and details about specialized and newly established departments. Director JEON In from the Career Services Office shared employment-related insights, including improvements in employment rates, career and job support systems, and employment assistance programs. Lastly, Director YOON Jeong-hyeon of the Office of External Cooperation discussed topics such as fundraising efforts, donor recognition programs, strengthening alumni collaboration, and initiatives leveraging alumni networks to enhance industry-academia cooperation and employment.

 Returning to her alma mater, alumnus KEUM Byeong-mi (President of the Daegu Pharmaceutical Association, Pharmacy, Class of ’81) expressed her honor at being appointed an honorary ambassador. “It is a great privilege to represent YU as an honorary ambassador. The knowledge and experiences I gained at YU have always been integral to my professional journey. I am committed to contributing to the university’s continued growth and success,” she remarked.

President CHOI Oe-chool, who organized the event, stated, “The outstanding achievements of YU’s alumni are the foundation of the university’s current prestige. The collective wisdom and experience of our alumni are instrumental in enhancing YU’s competitiveness in admissions and employment. Together with our honorary ambassadors, we will strive to equip YU with global competitiveness and nurture talents who contribute to humanity. By recruiting excellent students and offering cutting-edge educational programs, we aim to support our students in becoming exceptional professionals.”