In the June lychee garden,
Flowers bloom in midsummer, red lychees adorn the branches.
As the farewell song softly rises, graduation arrives once more.
On the afternoon of June 21st,
Shenzhen University Webank Institute of Fintech Kicked off the 2025 graduation ceremony,
Under the theme "Tiny Sparks Converge into a Galaxy, Collective Hopes Gather at SWIFT,"
Alongside the inauguration of SWIFT Alumni Association.
Yin Xiaoyong, General Manager of the Human Resources Department at WeBank and Corporate Vice Dean of the School, Chen Haiqiang, Dean of the Shenzhen University Webank Institute of Fintech, Liu Haishan, Party Committee Secretary of the School, Gu Wei, Vice Dean, Lou Zhuonan, Deputy Party Committee Secretary, Ge Rui and Qi Han, Vice Deans, as well as faculty representatives attended the ceremony.
A total of 99 graduates from the Class of 2025—including undergraduates in Financial Technology, master's students in Management Science and Engineering, and master's students in Artificial Intelligence—along with their families and friends, participated in the event.
The ceremony began solemnly with the resounding notes of the national anthem.
Qi Han presented an overview of the 2025 graduating class.
This year, the school awarded degrees to 61 undergraduate students, with 53 receiving a Bachelor of Economics degree and 6 earning recommendations for master's program exemptions. Many graduates will pursue further studies at prestigious domestic and international institutions, including Zhejiang University, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen University, Central University of Finance and Economics, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The University of Hong Kong, Nanyang Technological University, and the University of Manchester. Others have secured employment at leading companies such as Tencent, Futu, China Telecom, and Bank of China, achieving high-quality career placements.
The school's graduate program has also seen steady improvements in training quality. This year's master's graduates have excelled both academically and professionally, with many admitted to renowned universities and enterprises worldwide. Employment destinations include Huawei, WeBank, BYD, and Bank of China, while others have been accepted by institutions such as the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (Chinese Academy of Sciences) and Kent State University (USA)for further studies.
Chen Haiqiang drew upon his personal journey to deliver a heartfelt and insightful address to the graduating class poised for new beginnings. He urged students to carry gratitude in their hearts, cherish the privilege of living in a great era and nation, and make the most of every moment.
He left the graduates with three earnest exhortations:
1."Guard kindness and integrity—cultivate your inner 'ESG'."
He encouraged them to develop their "Personal ESG":
oEthics: Moral principles and conscience;
oSocial Responsibility: A commitment to societal impact;
oSelf-Governance: Discipline and lifelong growth.
2."Stay optimistic and confident, and treasure time’s fleeting value."
Neither cower in adversity nor grow complacent in success, but learn to appreciate every encounter with beauty and meaning.
3."Nurture an insatiable curiosity—keep exploring the world."
Read voraciously, think deeply, travel widely, and embrace diverse experiences with an open mind and boundless enthusiasm.
In closing, he left them with this poignant wish:
"Starlight has converged into a river. May we all share in the infinite possibilities and brilliance our era bestows."
Faculty representative and graduating class advisor Li Yongbo fondly reminisced about the four years spent side by side with the students. He left the graduates with these words of wisdom: Carry gratitude in your hearts – Be thankful to your parents, mentors, and alma mater, and pay forward the kindness and warmth you’ve received. Embrace struggle with courage – Answer the call of the times in the name of youth, and let perseverance forge your brilliance. Welcome change and challenges – Keep your passion for learning and curiosity alive, and remain an unstoppable explorer.
Yang Jiayu, on behalf of all graduates, expressed the most sincere gratitude to the college and faculty members. He noted that the college's innovative model of integrating education with industry has enabled students to grow holistically—from coursework to practical application—enhancing their professional competencies through practice and solidifying their belief in "Financial Pioneering, Technology for Good." Graduation marks a new beginning, and the students will embark on their next journey carrying the spirit of Shenzhen University and their conviction in finance and technology. May their future paths be smooth and bright.
This year, a total of 3 undergraduates from our school were honored as University-Level Outstanding Graduates, 2 students received Bachelor's Degrees with Honors, and 3 graduate students were awarded the title of University-Level Outstanding Graduates.
During the awards ceremony for outstanding graduates: Dean Chen Haiqiang presented the certificates of recognition to the honorees. Corporate Vice Dean Yin Xiaoyong conferred the graduation gift boxes to the students
The school also thoughtfully prepared special graduation gifts for the graduates—personalized rings and custom-made seals. The rings symbolize dreams and original aspirations, The seals represent integrity and commitment, Each seal is engraved with the students' professional spirit and growth journey—every imprint serves as a solemn pledge to both themselves and society.
During the degree conferral ceremony, the graduates stepped onto the stage one by one under the watchful eyes of the audience, their hearts filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness. With determined steps and eyes shimmering with nostalgia for their university years and hope for the future, each graduate approached the podium.
Professor Chen Haiqiang, with a warm smile, solemnly presented the diploma to each graduate.At this moment, a brilliant and perfect full stop was placed at the end of their university journey.
The classmates who once walked side by side, chatting along the lychee-shaded paths of the campus, will now embrace a warm and new identity—alumni. This change of title carries the shared code of your youth and the evergreen spirit of adolescence.
From its founding to the present, Shenzhen University Webank Institute of Fintech has served the national digital economy development strategy. With "financial technology innovation"at its core, the philosophy of "deep integration of industry, academia, and research", and the guiding principle of "collaborative education, collaborative R&D, and collaborative innovation", the school has leveraged the high-quality resources of the Greater Bay Area's fintech industry to cultivate over 200 interdisciplinary talents—adept in theory, practice, and innovation.
To further enhance alumni services, the school seized the opportunity of this graduation ceremony to officially establish the Alumni Association of the Shenzhen University Webank Institute of Fintech
Dong Youming, a 2018 graduate and the inaugural president of the Alumni Council, accepted the weighty alumni association plaque from Liu Haishan. In his speech, he stated that the alumni association will: Build a tighter alumni network, Organize exchange events, Share industry opportunities, Facilitate efficient resource connections and collaboration among alumni.
He expressed hope that the alumni association would become a shared "safe harbor" and "refueling station" for all FinTech alumni.
As the graduation ceremony drew to a close,
The graduates offered a heartfelt rendition of "Cheers" (Ganbei)
As their farewell gift to the Lychee Garden campus.
Through its melodious notes, they commemorated
Four years of golden memories
The never-dimmed laboratory lights burning late into the night,
The carefree laughter echoing across sports fields,
And those dream-chasing days and nights spent in library halls.
The school reciprocated with its original song "SWIFT Decoding Diary",
A melodic time capsule of Lychee Garden memories:
"Lab fluorescence dances on fingertips at work,
'Hello World' blinks - our first coding spark,
Interest rates flow as rivers on draft sheets,
I count punctuations, waiting for stories to embark."
"Rereading complex code annotations line by line,
Like life's perplexing commas we outgrow in time,
The options buried by Huixing Building's shade,
Now sway in cicada-song, matured with rings they've made."
...
Scene by scene, the past flickers like a silver-screen reel
This grand finale is but a grand overture.
May you forever keep that adolescent zeal,
Chasing dreams with memories as your armor.
With passion and courage, compose life's glorious chapter,
Where blossoms pave your path, and futures blaze brighter!
