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For the first time, Parami University presented a panel at the 5th International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies (ICBMS 5) at Chiang Mai University in August. The panel brought together 10 students, including recent graduates and final-year students, who shared their ongoing projects and arguments for student-generated education and learning for Myanmar youth at large.

Through conversations, reading, writing, and the exchange of different perspectives, students began exploring not only what they would learn at university, but also how they would learn.

“Liberal arts gave me the room to explore a lot of different fields before I found the thing that excites me,” Eaint said.

A few months ago, Naing Min Khant was completing his undergraduate studies at Parami University. In September, he returned to meet current students with a different perspective to share: what happens when the theories, questions, and research skills developed at university become part of your everyday work?

Every September 8, International Literacy Day reminds us that literacy is more than the ability to read and write. It is a foundation for learning, participation, opportunity, and change. This year’s theme, “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity,” invites us to consider how learning can help create more inclusive societies, a more sustainable planet, and greater opportunities for individuals and communities.

Charity is often associated with giving money or material support, but it can also be in the form of time, skills, and collective action. For this year's International Day of Charity, we reflect on how Parami students have responded to community needs in different ways over the years. These initiatives highlight an important dimension of liberal arts education: understanding social responsibilities and putting them into action.