Mega Setya Handayani, a student from the Elementary School Teacher Education program at the Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), graduated with honor, earning the highest undergraduate GPA of 3.95 in the November 2024 graduation period.

Mega initially faced setbacks in securing admission through the SNMPTN and SBMPTN pathways. However, her achievements in poetry reading, public speaking, and marching competitions at both regional and national levels paved the way for her acceptance into UNY through the talent scouting selection process.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held its second graduation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic year on Saturday, November 30, at the UNY Sports Hall. The event celebrated 1,681 graduates across various programs: 47 doctoral, 319 master's, 1,119 bachelor's, and 196 applied bachelor's degrees. Graduates were from nine faculties, with the largest number from the Faculty of Education and Psychology (342) and the smallest from the Graduate School (37).

Gadgets have become integral to children's daily lives, serving as tools for play, entertainment, and learning. However, excessive gadget use can negatively impact children's social, emotional, and academic development. This concern was highlighted by Argent Prianda Dewanta, a student and President of BEM Fishipol UNY, during a community outreach program in Nangsri, Srihardono, Pundong, Bantul.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) hosted a partnership agreement signing with Universitas Kuningan (Uniku), West Java, at the Main Senate Meeting Room on Thursday, November 28, 2024. The event was organized by UNY's Directorate of Research, Collaboration, Information Systems, and Business (RKSIU).

Uniku's Rector, Prof. Dr. H. Dikdik Haryadi, S.E., M.Si., accompanied by university leaders, engaged in discussions with UNY representatives led by Prof. Dr. Margana, M.Hum., M.A., Vice Rector for RKSIU.

On November 26, 2024, the Faculty of Education and Psychology  at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) officially launched the "Sahabat Yogya Anti Bullying" (KOSAYO AB) community at the Abdullah Sigit Building. The event was attended by prominent figures including Prof. Dr. Farida Hanum, M.Si. (Chair of KOSAYO AB), Budi Santosa Asrori, S.E., M.Si. (Head of Yogyakarta's Youth and Sports Department), Prof. Dr. Suwarno, M.Pd. (Yogyakarta Education Council), and Dr. Hajar Pamadhi, M.A. (Vice Chair of the Yogyakarta Education Council), among others.

On November 26, 2024, a book discussion titled Kuliah Keistimewaan Yogya: 15 Topics on the Special Status of DIY for Students was held at the Digital Library of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. The book, written by Dr. Haryadi Baskoro, co-founder of Forhannas, explores the special status of Yogyakarta from an academic perspective. The event featured expert speakers, including RB Dwi Wahyu B., M.Si, and Prof. Sri Harti Widiastuti, and encouraged interactive discussions with faculty and students.

On November 25, 2024, the Sociology Education Department of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) hosted a "Practitioners Teach" event on "Training and Developing Indonesia's Excellent Human Resources through Community Empowerment." The event, held at the Ki Hadjar Dewantara Room, Faculty of Social Sciences, Law, and Political Science (FISHIPOL) UNY, featured Tunggak Santosa, S.H., M.H., Head of the Balai Besar Pelatihan dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (BBPPM) Yogyakarta, as the keynote speaker.

Josef Richardo Rupa Nunang, a 2021 UNY student, created Tee Bites, a sweet tempe-based snack that has gained popularity. The name "Tee Bites" combines "Tee" for tempe and "Bites" to suggest a snack enjoyed in one or two bites.

Initially passionate about pastries and cookies, Josef aimed to create cookie pops targeted at children. After considering various options, he settled on Tee Bites, a checkerboard cookie with a unique tempe flavor. The product quickly became a hit among children.

Amanda Prahastiwi, a 2021 D4 Culinary Arts student at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), has introduced an innovative culinary creation called Kebwul, short for kebab thiwul. This dish combines traditional Indonesian flavors with a modern twist by using instant thiwul flour for the kebab wrap, filled with Padang-style grilled chicken and cassava with green chili sambal. The innovation aims to offer a more nutritious and distinctly Indonesian version of the widely popular kebab.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has taken a strategic step in environmental sustainability by developing a Rainwater Absorption System (SPAH). This initiative aims to optimize rainwater management, reduce runoff, and utilize collected rainwater for non-potable purposes like campus irrigation and sanitation.