ORANJESTAD, Aruba – FEF Honors 15 Graduates following a special graduation ceremony held at the University of Aruba, where students from the Faculty of Finance, Accounting and Marketing were recognized for completing an important stage in their academic journeys.
The ceremony brought together graduates, relatives, educators, university representatives and invited guests to celebrate the accomplishments of the Faculty of FEF’s graduating class. A total of 15 students were congratulated for successfully completing their respective programs and reaching a milestone that required years of study, determination and personal commitment.
University representatives highlighted the hard work, perseverance and dedication demonstrated by the graduates throughout their studies. The ceremony offered an opportunity to recognize not only their academic achievements but also the support provided by lecturers, relatives, friends and others who helped them remain focused on their educational goals.
This year’s celebration carried additional significance following the faculty’s recent positive accreditation result. The successful outcome reinforces the Faculty of FEF’s commitment to academic excellence and the continued quality of its educational programs in finance, accounting and marketing.
Accreditation serves as an important measure of academic standards and institutional performance. For the graduates, the positive result added further value to the evening by recognizing the quality of the programs they completed and the university’s commitment to maintaining strong educational standards.
Special recognition was presented to Rakisha Gómez, who was named the Faculty of FEF’s Best Graduate for 2026. Gómez completed her studies with an impressive grade point average of 8.3, distinguishing herself through strong academic performance and consistent dedication.
Her recognition was one of the highlights of the graduation ceremony and served as an example of what students can achieve through discipline, preparation and perseverance. The faculty congratulated Gómez on her accomplishment and wished her success as she moves forward with her professional career.
FEF Celebrates 15 Aruba Graduates while also recognizing the contributions of several sponsors who helped make the event memorable. The faculty expressed its appreciation to BDO, Marriott Aruba Resort, Vissers Corporation and Botica Paradera for supporting the graduation celebration.
The involvement of these organizations reflects the importance of cooperation between Aruba’s educational institutions and its business community. Such partnerships can help strengthen professional development opportunities and encourage graduates as they prepare to enter the workforce or continue with advanced studies.
The University of Aruba congratulated all 15 graduates and encouraged them to carry the knowledge, experience and skills developed during their studies into the next phase of their lives. Graduates were reminded that the completion of their university programs represents both an achievement and the beginning of new professional opportunities.
The ceremony concluded with expressions of pride and optimism for the graduating class. The University of Aruba wished each graduate continued success and expressed confidence that they will use their education to contribute positively to their professions, organizations and the wider Aruba community.
Photographs from the graduation celebration were provided courtesy of the University of Aruba.
