On Dec 27, Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) held its December 2025 Commencement Ceremony in the library's secondary lecture hall. Degrees were awarded to 210 doctoral, 178 master's, and 73 bachelor's recipients. As these graduates prepare to start diverse professional careers, the ceremony marked a significant transition from the academic "experimental field" to the broader "global stage".
President Yan Jianbing congratulated the graduates, emphasizing that navigating an era of constant change is the key challenge of their generation. He offered a strategic three-dimensional framework for their future success.
First, he urged them to master environmental changes through proactive innovation. Citing the work of Li Yibo's team, recognized among Science magazine's Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2025, the president encouraged graduates to maintain the courage to explore the unknown.
Second, Yan called for a passionate embrace of "competency iteration". He highlighted Academician Zhao Shuhong's success in cross-disciplinary integration within the animal sciences and challenged students to break out of their comfort zones, master new paradigms, and be willing to pivot careers when necessary.
Finally, he emphasized the importance of remaining steadfast in one's original aspirations. He encouraged the class of 2025 to preserve their intellectual purity and moral integrity in a fluctuating world. By combining professional excellence with an unwavering character, graduates can build a solid core that remains constant, regardless of external events. This blend of agility and principle serves as HZAU's final lesson for its departing scholars.

Graduates receive their 2025 graduation gifts. [Photo/news.hzau.edu.cn]

With tassels turned and degrees earned, the graduates gather for a final group photo. [Photo/news.hzau.edu.cn]

Graduates and faculty members capture a final moment together. [Photo/news.hzau.edu.cn]