BDLP Hasanuddin University Class of 2022 Graduates Officially Conferred Degrees, Maria Dominika Mazzarello Named University’s Best Graduate
Makassar, April 1, 2026 — Students of the Marine and Coastal Aquaculture Study Program (BDLP), Vocational Faculty, Hasanuddin University, Class of 2022, officially took part in the graduation ceremony held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Baruga A.P. Pettarani. This moment marks an important milestone as students complete their academic journey and begin their transition into the professional world.
At this graduation ceremony, a remarkable achievement was attained by one of BDLP’s top graduates, Maria Dominika Mazzarello, who was named the Best Graduate of the Applied Bachelor Program at the university level within the Vocational Faculty. Maria completed her studies in 3 years and 6 months with an outstanding GPA of 3.98, earning a cum laude distinction.
Hailing from Timika, Maria is recognized as one of the daughters of the “city of gold,” demonstrating her excellence as a top graduate at the university level. Her achievement brings pride not only to her family and hometown but also to the BDLP Study Program and the Vocational Faculty of Hasanuddin University.
In addition to her outstanding academic performance, Maria has actively achieved various accomplishments at both national and international levels, including:
Top 10 in the OLIVIA Videography Competition 2023
Favorite Winner of LKTIMN 2023
3rd Place in KTI KKMN 2024
Participant in the Well-Being of ASEAN Youth Program in Vietnam 2025
Positive outcomes were also reflected in the overall academic performance, with 87% of BDLP Class of 2022 students successfully completing their studies within 3 years and 6 months. This highlights the effectiveness of a structured, adaptive, and timely completion-oriented vocational education system.
The BDLP Study Program expressed appreciation and pride for the achievements of the Class of 2022 students, especially Maria Dominika Mazzarello, who has brought honor to the program at the university level. This success demonstrates that vocational education is capable of producing competent, high-achieving graduates who are ready to compete globally.
The graduation ceremony was held solemnly and emotionally, attended by university leaders, lecturers, parents, and graduates. This milestone is expected to mark the beginning of a new journey for BDLP graduates to contribute to the development of the marine and fisheries sector, both nationally and internationally.
With this achievement, Hasanuddin University once again reaffirms its commitment to producing vocational graduates who are excellent, professional, and globally competitive.