In a special evening filled with emotion, pride, and unique moments, Alexander College honored the Class of 2026 at its Annual Graduation Ceremony on Friday, September 18, at the Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre in Larnaca.
The ceremony marked a major milestone for this year’s graduates who, having successfully completed their academic journeys, celebrated the start of a new chapter alongside family, friends, and the academic and professional staff of Alexander College.
Distinguished representatives from the government, local authorities, and the academic community honored the event with their presence, highlighting the enduring contribution of higher education to the personal and professional development of young people.
Key guests and speakers included:
- Dr Athena Michaelidou, Minister of Education, Sport and Youth
- Mr. Christodoulos Partou, Mayor of Aradippou
- Mr. Iasonas Iasonidis, Deputy Mayor of Larnaca
- Mr. Andreas Apostolou, Member of Parliament
- Professor Mohamed Abdel-Maguid, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education, Student Growth and Global Engagement at Canterbury Christ Church University
The President of Alexander College, Prof. Metanios Halabi, addressed the graduates, congratulating them on their dedication throughout their studies and wishing them every success in their future academic and professional endeavors.
Special reference was made to the long-standing academic partnership between Alexander College and Canterbury Christ Church University, which serves as a core pillar of the educational experience offered to students.
A highlight of the evening was a special honorary award presented to Professor Mary Ioannidou-Koutselini, the first President of the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA), recognizing her significant and lasting contributions to education.
Academic Excellence Awards
Academic excellence and outstanding student performance were recognized through four special awards presented to top graduates:
- Innovation Award, sponsored by the Center for Social Innovation (CSI)
- Business Excellence Award, sponsored by Eurobank
- Creativity & Digital Transition Award, sponsored by Eurobank
- Legal Excellence Award, sponsored by Harris Kyriakides Law Firm
Beyond the presentation of degrees, the evening was a genuine celebration of effort, commitment, and personal growth. Every degree marks the culmination of a significant journey and the starting point for new challenges, opportunities, and dreams.
Alexander College extends its warmest congratulations to all graduates of the Class of 2026 and wishes them every success as they step into a creative and prosperous future with the knowledge, experiences, and values gained during their studies.
