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U Nyi Nyein Aye, the Co-Founder and CEO of ThitsaWorks, spent around twenty years with the United Nations before founding the company in 2016. His first session with Parami explored that journey. This time, he spoke about hiring young professionals and his own early job searches.

Pann Ei Thwel, a Parami University alumna, will pursue a master’s degree in Gender and Development Studies at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand, fully funded by a DAAD scholarship. Building on her undergraduate experience at Parami, she hopes to deepen her understanding of sustainable development and contribute to Myanmar’s future development.

Parami faculty member Dr. Dale Mineshima-Lowe has been named among the 2026 Contingent Faculty Award winners for Excellence in Scholarship, Teaching, or Leadership in the Profession, presented by the American Political Science Association (APSA).

Some struggles remain unseen. A difficult season, an unnamed fear, or a worry for someone we love can sit quietly beneath the surface of an ordinary day. Sometimes, a few words from another person are enough to remind us that we are not alone.

Parami University has expanded its partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to support greater access to online education for refugee students. The partnership aims to improve access to quality higher education for refugee youth aged 18 to 28 and promote more inclusive, equitable learning opportunities. It will strengthen collaboration between the humanitarian and higher education sectors, enhance student support, and encourage knowledge sharing to advance education in

Launched in May 2025 as a work-study program by the student affairs team, the Off the Syllabus podcast gives students a space to explore ideas, experiences, and conversations outside the formal coursework. Since its launch, the podcast has produced 24 episodes, with 2 episodes a month.

Parami University celebrated World Teachers’ Day with an online gathering that brought together students, faculty, academic advisors, and staff. Through personal stories, a student panel, and messages on a shared appreciation board, the community reflected on what it means to teach, learn, and support one another.

What does it mean to feel that you belong somewhere? For three Parami students, the answer began with Ibasho, a place where people feel they belong, a Japanese concept they encountered during the Dwight Clark Cross-Cultural Program in Japan.

What happens when an education in philosophy, politics, and economics meets the world of FinTech? For Kaung Myat Phyo (Kelvin), a Parami alumnus, studying PPE has shaped how he approaches problems in his early career at ThitsaWorks.

Ko Danny did not begin his career knowing that he would one day become a founder. His path took him through business studies, the private sector, Parami’s Leadership Program, and seven years at Phandeeyar before he began building Impact Oasis, a platform connecting impact organizations, communities, and individuals with opportunities and resources.

Students arrive at university with different experiences and goals. Some are continuing their education after an earlier college experience. Some are beginning university after high school. Others have traveled far from home for the opportunity to study. For Nyan Lin Htet, May Nyein Thaw, Luh Pong, and Mustafa Mohammadi, members of the Class of 2030, choosing Parami was connected to what they wanted to learn, the people they hoped to meet, and the futures they wanted to pr

For Myat Moe Kywe, a member of Parami University’s first graduating cohort, the Class of 2026, an internship during her final semester became a pathway to her first full-time job. After completing her internship at Wedu earlier this year, Myat joined the organization as a Programme and Research Associate, where she works on mentorship programs for women from diverse backgrounds and supports research that informs Wedu’s new programs.

What does it take to create a community where everyone feels they belong? For Parami University’s Inclusion Fellows, it starts with listening—making space for different experiences, difficult conversations, and reflection.

Dr. Win Maw talked about how rapidly the world is changing and how unpredictable the future is, using a Venn diagram in which complex problems, unforeseen challenges, and future innovations overlapped at the center, underscoring the need to prepare for an uncertain future. He said, “We live in a complex world where there is no straightforward solution for complex problems.”

"I would like to be a go-to person for students the way my advisors were for me," she shares. "Someone who helps make sure they stay on track to fulfill their graduation requirements and have a meaningful university experience, just as I did."

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.