The creativity of students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participating in the Off-Campus Learning Program (PLK) has once again been demonstrated through a simple yet impactful innovation. A PLK team in Menden Village, Kebonarum District, Klaten Regency successfully transformed shallot peel waste into environmentally friendly liquid organic fertilizer (POC) with practical value for the local community.

UNY held a solemn ceremony to commemorate National Education Day (Hardiknas) 2026 on campus on Friday (May 2). The ceremony served as a moment of reflection as well as a reaffirmation of the academic community’s commitment to realizing inclusive and impactful education for society.

Academic achievement is often seen as just a number. However, for Leni Firda Kurnia Sari, a graduate of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), that achievement tells a deeper story of loss, responsibility, and resilience in shaping her future.

During the lively graduation ceremony of UNY Period IV Phase 1 in 2026, Leni was announced as the undergraduate graduate with the highest GPA of 3.99. Behind this near-perfect number, however, lies a journey far from simple.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a graduation ceremony for Doctoral, Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Applied Bachelor’s programs for Period IV Phase 1 of the 2025/2026 Academic Year on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) at the UNY Sports Hall. A total of 835 graduates were officially conferred in a solemn ceremony.

Of the total graduates, there were 47 doctoral graduates, 128 master’s graduates, 566 bachelor’s graduates, and 94 applied bachelor’s graduates. In terms of gender composition, female graduates dominated with 527 graduates (63%), while male graduates totaled 308 (37%).

The implementation of the final day of the Computer-Based Written Test (UTBK) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta ran smoothly, orderly, and in a conducive atmosphere. The exam, held on Monday (April 27, 2026) for sessions 13 and 14, marked the conclusion of the UTBK series at the university, with evaluation results indicating that the overall implementation proceeded optimally without significant obstacles.

Efforts to strengthen the local economy continue to be intensified through digital innovation. Students participating in the Pembelajaran Luar Kampus (PLK) program from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) carried out a digital rebranding initiative for Usama Mikro, Kecil, Menengah (UMKM) in Duwet Hamlet, Banjarharjo, Kalibawang, Kulon Progo. The main focus of this activity was to assist in developing brand identity and digital marketing for the local rengginang business branded “Leo.”

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) once again presented a lively sporting event through the Fun Swimming 2026 activity, held at the UNY Wates Campus Swimming Pool on Sunday (April 26, 2026). This event was part of the 62nd Anniversary (Dies Natalis) of UNY and served as a tangible commitment by the university to promote healthy lifestyles, education, and sustainable community development.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has once again achieved a proud accomplishment through two of its students who successfully won third place in the 2026 Outstanding Student Selection (Pemilihan Mahasiswa Berprestasi / Pilmapres) for LLDIKTI Region V.

The two awardees are Nosi Anggana from the Music Education Study Program and Fitria Oktariani from the Applied Bachelor Program in Fashion Design. They received the awards on Wednesday (April 22, 2026).

A calm and different atmosphere was observed at the IDB Building of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), on Thursday (April 23, 2026), as several visually impaired participants took part in the Computer-Based Written Test for the National Selection Based on Test (UTBK-SNBT).

With the support of special assistants, disability-friendly software, and adapted examination rooms, UNY ensured that every participant could take the test equally and optimally.

Students of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participating in the Pembelajaran Luar Kampus (PLK) program carried out a community service initiative at the Bina Insan Mandiri Orphanage in Sedayu, Bantul. This activity represents the implementation of practice-based learning while also serving as an effort to empower the community across various groups, ranging from children to micro-entrepreneurs.