This morning (October 13, 2024), National Economics University (NEU) held an opening ceremony for 591 new students in the seventh intake of its NEU-Elearning undergraduate distance education program in 2024.

A view of the ceremony

Attending the ceremony were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Quang Vinh, Director of the Center for Distance Education; representatives of the leadership of departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; and, notably, 591 newly admitted students with their families, relatives, and friends.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks.

Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong warmly welcomed and congratulated the 591 new students on officially joining the NEU family at one of the country’s leading institutions for educating and training professionals in economic management, business administration, and technology.

Prof. Pham Hong Chuong shared that NEU is making steady progress toward becoming a multidisciplinary university spanning multiple fields, with highly interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary academic programs. The University’s distance education program serves people who study while working and wish to improve their qualifications and knowledge. “Over nearly 20 years since its establishment, NEU’s Center for Distance Education has taken pride in pioneering the application of advanced technology in higher education, fulfilling the noble mission of ensuring that ‘Everyone has opportunities to learn and pursue lifelong learning,’” Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong emphasized.

The President also noted that NEU recently approved a project to improve the quality of its distance education program, focusing on improving the academic management system, learning software system, and learning resources system, and strengthening interaction and connections among students and between students and the University. Prof. Pham Hong Chuong therefore expressed confidence that the NEU-Elearning program would deliver genuine value to students, helping them build a path to future success.

Addressing the new students, Prof. Pham Hong Chuong said, “Whatever your age, your student years remain the most beautiful time. I hope you will create memorable experiences while studying at National Economics University.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Xuan Hau, Deputy Director of the Center for Distance Education, announces the Decision on Admission

New student Dinh Phuong Thuy speaks at the ceremony

Speaking at the ceremony, new student Dinh Phuong Thuy from the Finance and Banking class said she felt deeply honored and proud to represent all the new students in sharing their feelings about becoming NEU students. Dinh Phuong Thuy said that, after learning about NEU’s NEU-Elearning program, she decided to continue her studies by enrolling in Finance and Banking. She also affirmed that she would always strive to maintain her readiness to learn, her burning desire to contribute, and her spirit of innovation and creativity to live up to the University’s fine traditions.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Quang Vinh, Director of the Center for Distance Education, present congratulatory flowers to a representative of the new students.

Degrees for the NEU-Elearning bachelor’s program are conferred by NEU, which has assigned the Center for Distance Education to manage the program directly. The program aims to enhance learners’ knowledge, skills, autonomy, and personal responsibility.

Guided by the principle of “Putting learners at the center,” the NEU-Elearning program gives students access to the most advanced learning methods available today, helping them take an active role in their learning.

Delegates and new students attending the ceremony pose for a commemorative photo.

The conclusion of the opening ceremony marked the beginning of a dynamic and exciting new academic year for the new students, filled with beautiful memories along their student journey. It also opened up countless opportunities for them to demonstrate their passion and enthusiasm in their new learning environment at NEU.

Some images from the ceremony:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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