Exeed College honours 1,024 graduates at 2025 El Exito ceremony

Event highlights institution’s dedication to global citizenship with accessible education

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Exeed College honours 1,024 graduates at 2025 El Exito ceremony

Exeed College celebrated a milestone achievement with its first 2025 commencement ceremony, El Exito, held at the Habtoor Grand Resort. The event honoured the accomplishments of 1,024 graduates from 82 countries, highlighting the institution’s dedication to fostering global citizenship through accessible education.

Graduates from diverse fields, including management, education, and information technology, received degrees and diplomas in various programmes:

  • MBA: 222

  • MPhil (Management): 69

  • MPhil (Education): 29

  • Master in Data Science: 50

  • PGCEi: 176

  • MA Ed: 130

  • M Ed: 17

  • PGDE: 34

  • CACHE Diploma: 297

"Our graduates, hailing from diverse backgrounds and nations, embody the power of global citizenship and borderless education. Their commitment to learning and collaboration inspires hope for a future where understanding and shared knowledge prevail,” said Samras Mayimi, CEO of Exeed College and Co-Founder of Westford Education Group.

Inspiring words from global leaders
The ceremony featured keynote addresses from distinguished leaders in academia, inspiring graduates to embrace resilience, leadership, and lifelong learning.

Dr Michelle Jones, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Plymouth Marjon University, urged graduates to “break barriers and boundaries” and to influence their workplaces with purpose.

Professor Gary Kinchin, Dean of Education at Plymouth Marjon University, reminded graduates of their potential, stating, “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

Dr Gonzalo Wandosell of Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia emphasised the importance of diversity and leadership through action. “Leadership is defined not by titles but by actions and impact,” he said.

Dr Vivek Mohan, Dean of Academic and Student Affairs at Exeed College, highlighted the values of humility, gratitude, and mindfulness, encouraging graduates to carry these principles into their future endeavours.

New academic programmes announced
Exeed College, in collaboration with Plymouth Marjon University, announced the launch of three new programs designed for educators worldwide:

  • Master of Arts in Education

  • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

  • International Postgraduate Certificate in Education

These additions reflect the institution’s commitment to expanding professional opportunities in education.

Celebrating academic excellence
Exeed College recognised exceptional graduates for their academic achievements:

  • Luc George Hans Herwin: Best Dissertation, MBA, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM)

  • Eiman Saeed Abdulla Saeed Alhmoudi: Magna Cum Laude, MBA, UCAM

  • Ammad Bin Saeed: Research Enterprise Award, MBA in Energy and Sustainability, UCAM

  • Rajesh Kumaravelu: Magna Cum Laude, MBA, Plymouth Marjon University

  • Manal Alshaikh: Best Dissertation, MBA, Plymouth Marjon University

  • Everlynne Mainnah: Magna Cum Laude, MBA in Executive Leadership, Woolf, Malta

  • Chris Oyathekua: Best Dissertation, City University Program

  • Razan Mohammad Nasar Ahmad: Magna Cum Laude, MBA, City University, Malaysia

  • Pityus Mutawu: Best Dissertation, MBA, City University, Malaysia

  • Wasana Dilhani Kaludra Thabrew Wijerathna: Level 5 Magna Cum Laude, CACHE Level 2, NCFE, UK

  • Dena Smith: Level 5 Magna Cum Laude, CACHE Level 3, NCFE, UK

  • Lauren Patricia Kenney: Level 5 Magna Cum Laude, CACHE Level 5, NCFE, UK

  • Dr. Udeme Ekpenyong Ekrikpo: Best Dissertation, UCAM Master in Data Science Program

  • Aalaa Shbair: Magna Cum Laude, Master in Data Science, UCAM

  • Madonna Ghanem: Research Enterprise Award, Master in Data Science, UCAM

  • Arkadiusz Glinka: Magna Cum Laude, Master of Science in Data Science (AI), Woolf MSc Program

A day of reflection and gratitude
Associate Dean Dr Ravee Kadam commended the graduates for their resilience. “You have risen to challenges, embraced change, and demonstrated remarkable courage,” she said, extending gratitude to families and faculty for their unwavering support.

The thought leadership summit
The summit, held on January 17, featured workshops on risk-taking in the knowledge economy, inclusive leadership, and sustainable practices for the future. A Global Thought Leaders’ Panel discussion provided valuable insights into modern leadership challenges.

The El Exito ceremony underscored Exeed College’s dedication to fostering academic excellence, lifelong learning, and global citizenship. As graduates embark on their next journeys, they carry with them the tools and values needed to lead and inspire change in an interconnected world.

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