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On May 27, NTU celebrated Commencement Ceremony 2023, themed “Aspire Before Flight,” at NTU Sports Center. The ceremony was a momentous occasion for a total of 9,512 NTU graduating students, comprising 5,166 undergraduates, 3,923 master’s students, and 423 doctoral students. The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm and joy as the venue welcomed the graduating students’ family members and loved ones who shared in their pride, joy, and excitement. The campus buzzed with happiness as crowds gathered, capturing this special and unforgettable moment through photographs.

This year’s theme, “Aspire Before Flight,” stirred the graduates, urging them to boldly pursue their dreams, venture beyond their comfort zone, and work towards a brighter future. Delivering an inspiring speech, NTU President Wen-Chang Chen stressed the importance of professionalism and digital literacy, highlighting the value of interdisciplinary knowledge. He encouraged the students to face challenges with integrity and courage while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and altruism in their future endeavors.

This year’s commencement ceremony was honored indeed to have Dr. Jensen Huang, the CEO and founder of NVIDIA, the celebrated “Father of AI,” as the distinguished guest speaker. Dr. Huang captivated the audience by sharing his personal setbacks encountered during the establishment of NVIDIA and contributions the corporation has made in the fields of computer graphics, supercomputing, and the AI revolution. He encouraged the graduating students to persevere resolutely, face challenges bravely, and gain valuable lessons from their mistakes, transforming setbacks and hardships into fertile ground for nurturing their dreams.

In his speech, Cheng-Hong Chou, a graduate from NTU’s Information Engineering Graduate Institute spotlighted the values of courage, gratitude, and altruism. In her speech, Elisabeth Kreitschmann, an international student from NTU’s Global MBA program, shared her inspiring journey on campus and her dream to build a sustainable fashion brand in Taiwan.