WEST UKRAINIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

 The Academic Council Hall hosted the awarding of diplomas to masters of the speciality "Public Management and Administration" of West Ukrainian National University.

Since 1996, West Ukrainian National University has trained 3,379 masters for state and local government bodies, 2,629 of whom were commissioned by the National Agency of Ukraine for Civil Service.

Congratulating the graduates, Rector Oksana Desyatnyuk said: "You are the creators of the future of our Ukraine, because you serve the Ukrainian people and their interests, doing it at the call of your heart and demonstrating your dedication to the cause and people. During Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, you did not stand aside, but chose to protect the interests of our country's citizens at the state level. Today you will receive your master's degree - this is a significant event in your life, because now you will be able to do your job even better with even more zeal. May your professionalism, exceptional diligence, and unshakable faith in the European future of Ukraine give you confidence in your abilities and in the future!"

Viktor Rusin, Director of the Education and Research Institute of Public Administration, offered warm words of encouragement: "We believe that the experience and knowledge you have gained at West Ukrainian National University will become a solid foundation for further achievements. I wish you inexhaustible energy, endurance in facing life's trials, further fruitful work, new achievements and unity for the sake of achieving your most cherished dream - the Victory of our country!"

Ihor Rohalskyi, Head of the Main Department of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection in Ternopil Oblast, also addressed the graduates: "The knowledge you have gained at West Ukrainian National University will allow you to confidently follow your professional path and be ready for new challenges. Work hard, bring the Victory closer and proudly bear the title of Master!"

Nadiia Holovata, Chief Specialist of the Western Interregional Department of the National Agency for Civil Service in Zakarpattia, Lviv, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk Oblasts, said: "The dynamic nature of public service and management sets new challenges for us every day, demands that we improve our professional competence and improve ourselves throughout our lives. I wish the graduates confidence, ambitious plans and realisation of all their plans!"

Mykhailo Shkilniak, Head of the Department of Management, Public Administration and Personnel, and Olha Kyrylenko, Deputy Head of the S.I. Yuriy Department of Finance, also added their congratulations.

Graduate Yulia Zahurska addressed the faculty with words of gratitude: "Thank you for your support, care, guidance and help during my studies! Despite the challenges of today, we have come this far together!"

Dear graduates! Don't be afraid to take responsibility for your decisions, be persistent, fair and serve Ukraine with honour!