The academic degree conferral ceremony held at La Salle University in Congo-Kinshasa marked an important moment for the 22 laureates who were crowned during this first session. This symbolic event was highlighted by Brother Félix Kabata, Rector of Ulck, who expressed his pride and congratulations to these deserving students.
This day, dated September 13, 2024, will remain engraved in the memories of the laureates and their families, testifying to the efforts and sacrifices made to achieve this academic success. The Rector stressed that this step is only the beginning of a long academic journey and encouraged the graduates to consider continuing their studies by starting the Master’s cycle the following academic year.
In his speech, Brother Félix Kabata reminded the laureates of the importance of remaining faithful to the Lasallian values that accompanied them during their training, urging them to act responsibly and altruistically in all situations of life. He also highlighted Ulck’s commitment to meeting the educational and training needs of students, highlighting the university’s development and infrastructure improvement projects.
La Salle University in Congo-Kinshasa, in the midst of a phase of progression and construction, plans to open the Master’s cycle soon, which constitutes a major challenge in terms of human and financial resources. The rector announced the construction of a new building for the Faculty of Agronomy and the modernization of laboratories in several fields of study, thus strengthening the institution’s training offer.
Cooperation with national and international partners is also at the heart of Ulck’s development strategy, aimed at ensuring quality training and encouraging academic research. Collaboration with other Lassallean institutions around the world will allow students to benefit from enriching cultural and academic exchanges.
Finally, the closing of this academic year was marked by the presence of many political, administrative and ecclesiastical figures, testifying to the importance of education and training for the development of the country. Ulck, by training new skills and investing in its infrastructure, actively contributes to building a better future for Congolese youth.