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.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has once again emphasized its commitment as an inclusive campus in the implementation of the 2026 Computer-Based Written Test for the National Selection Based on Test (UTBK-SNBT). On the exam day, prospective students from the deaf and physically disabled communities were able to take the test with accessible, disability-friendly facilities, ensuring equality and minimal barriers.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has reaffirmed its full readiness to support the implementation of the Computer-Based Written Test for the National Selection Based on Test (UTBK-SNBT) 2026. This commitment was emphasized during a technical preparation meeting held by the UNY UTBK Center on Wednesday (April 15) at the Main Meeting Room of the Rectorate.

The UPT Child Care Center Wiloso Projo stands as real evidence that students do not only learn in classrooms, but also bring meaningful change to society. Through the Pembelajaran Luar Kampus (PLK) program, a group of sixth-semester students successfully delivered financial education that is simple yet impactful for children in the orphanage.

This activity involved 10 students from various study programs, including Management, Accounting Education, Economics Education, Educational Management, and Physical Education, Health, and Recreation (PJKR).

Financial uncertainty once nearly forced Zahwa Putri Aulia, a 2024 English Education student at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), to postpone her dream of pursuing higher education. However, through determination and perseverance, she successfully secured the Bayan Peduli Scholarship, turning her worries into achievement.

The journey toward higher education often requires determination and perseverance. This was proven by Rifdah Putri Naldi, a student from the Communication Science program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), who successfully pursued her dream through the Kartu Indonesia Pintar (KIP) Kuliah scholarship.

The dream of pursuing higher education once seemed uncertain for Marsha due to her family’s financial limitations. However, her determination and the opportunity provided through the Kartu Indonesia Pintar (KIP) Kuliah scholarship enabled her to continue her studies at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.

Amid the bustling atmosphere of the graduation ceremony, the story of Muis Dela Pondesta stands as a testament to the perseverance of a student who faced and overcame limitations. Muis graduated from the English Literature Study Program, Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Culture (FBSB) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. He is a person with autism and bipolar disorder—hidden disabilities that often go unnoticed but present real challenges both academically and socially.

Music is often associated with sound and hearing, but that assumption has been challenged by research conducted by Dr. Drijastuti Jogjaningrum, a lecturer in Music Arts Education at the Faculty of Language, Arts, and Culture, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). Through her research, she has shown that deaf children can still make music using a multisensory learning approach that goes beyond auditory perception.

Group 10 students of the Marketing Management B Class of 2025, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), conducted an outreach activity themed “Together to Reduce Inequality and Promote Equity” at SMPN 1 Pengasih. The activity aimed to enhance students’ understanding of the importance of justice, equality, and inclusivity in line with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10: Reduced Inequalities.