On the morning of October 12, 2024, more than 270 alumni of Cohort 32, who studied at National Economics University (NEU) from 1990 to 1994, returned to their alma mater for a reunion marking 30 years since graduation, to thank their teachers and share cherished memories.

A view of the ceremony

Representing NEU’s leadership at the celebration were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chair of the University Council, and Chair of the Executive Board of the Alumni and Learner Network; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President of NEU and an alumnus of Planning Class 32; and Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the NEU Party Committee and an alumnus of Accounting Class 32. Also attending were faculty members who lead functional departments, schools, faculties, and institutes; members of the standing committee of the Alumni and Learner Network; and faculty members who served as class advisers or taught Cohort 32. Most notably, the event brought together more than 270 NEU alumni of Cohort 32.

Dao Duy Hung, Head of the Cohort 32 Reunion Organizing Committee, delivers remarks.

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

Thirty years is long enough for us to mature and achieve a measure of success in life. Yet wherever we go, whatever we do, and whatever positions we hold, memories of our wonderful student years remain with us.

Thirty years on, Cohort 32 alumni now have different lives, careers, and paths across the country, but memories of their wonderful student days remain deeply etched in their minds. Now, as they reunite, those memories come flooding back: every classroom, every tree, every corner of the courtyard, their teachers and friends, and their own personal experiences. Songs and archival images of their youth, their bonds with teachers and friends, and their beloved alma mater brought those days back to life, stirring deep emotions in each alumnus.

Representatives of Cohort 32 alumni present flowers to thank the University and express their gratitude to their teachers.

At NEU, Cohort 32 alumni gained advanced scientific knowledge, developed their ethics and character, and prepared to enter life with confidence. At the ceremony, representatives of Cohort 32 alumni expressed their affection and presented beautiful bouquets to convey their gratitude to the University and their former teachers, who had guided them and helped their dreams take flight.

Representatives of Cohort 32 alumni present flowers to thank faculty members leading faculties, institutes, and functional departments.

University leaders present the Decision establishing the Cohort 32 Alumni Liaison Committee and introduce the committee.

Earlier that morning, representatives of Cohort 32 alumni visited and offered incense at the “Memorial to the Day of Departure to Defend the Fatherland” and the Memorial Room to express their respect and gratitude to fallen heroes and earlier generations who contributed to national liberation, peace, and reunification.

Continuing these meaningful activities in a spirit of mutual support, the Reunion Organizing Committee called on Cohort 32 alumni to join together in donating to support people affected by the recent Typhoon Yagi. All donations will be transferred through the NEU Trade Union to people in areas affected by the natural disaster.

Cohort 32 alumni offer incense at the Memorial Room.

Cohort 32 alumni donate to support people affected by storms and flooding.

The Cohort 32 reunion concluded, leaving alumni with deep emotions and warm feelings 30 years after graduation. May Cohort 32 alumni remain full of enthusiasm, devote their efforts to building the country, and bring honor to their alma mater, NEU.

Some photos from the reunion:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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