Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) paid a heartfelt tribute to Iqbal, a student from the Faculty of Engineering, who passed away shortly before his graduation. Although he had completed all academic requirements, Iqbal couldn’t attend the ceremony. In his place, his brother walked to the stage to receive his diploma—an emotional moment that brought quiet reflection and support from the entire audience.
Faculty, classmates, and staff remembered Iqbal as a kind, hardworking student who left a meaningful mark on campus life. UNY’s gesture to award his degree posthumously was a powerful sign of respect—not only for Iqbal’s academic dedication but also for the love and strength of his family. It was a moment that reminded everyone that behind every graduate is a story worth honoring.
Though marked by sorrow, the ceremony showed the unity and compassion of the UNY community. Iqbal’s memory will live on—not only through his diploma but in the hearts of those who knew and celebrated him on what should have been his special day.
