On September 25, Okayama University held its The Autumn 2023 Degree Conferment Ceremony at the 50th Anniversary Hall, where a total of 169 undergraduate and graduate students left the campus with a memorable experience.

At the ceremony, President NASU Yasutomo conferred degrees on 3 valedictorians of the schools and graduate schools. He also conferred the Okayama University Kokusho Award to one student for her outstanding academic achievement and personality.

President Nasu delivered his ceremonial address in English, introducing two words as his take-home message: "FUEKI-RYUKO" and "OKADAI-LOVE". “We hope that you will be proud of what you have learned at OKADAI and what you have accomplished in obtaining your respective degrees. We wish you a lifetime of success, health, and happiness in your future with OKADAI-LOVE .”

On behalf of the graduates, Ms. Zhao Maoxiang of the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science gave a reply speech; “Our journey to Japan amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has been transformative. Immersed in diverse cultures, Okayama University molded us into proud graduates. Despite challenges, we pursued our Ph. Leaving comfort zones and facing hurdles, we proved that borders can't limit knowledge, resilience, or dreams. What we love most about Okayama University is its beautiful campus, outstanding academic environment, and quality exchange programs.”

After the ceremony, President Nasu personally visited outside the venue to take commemorative photos with the graduates, who were dressed in suits and formal attire of their respective countries. The graduates also took pictures with their friends, juniors, and families, and visited their laboratories to say goodbye.