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Connected communities: Seven Parami students bring local impact to the global stage at GetEngaged 2026
Seven Parami University students participated in the 2026 Get Engaged Student Action and Youth Leadership Conference, held at BRAC University’s School of General Education in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from June 12–19, 2026. The conference brought together 52 student emerging changemakers from 15 countries to present civic engagement projects, exchange ideas, and receive feedback from peers and staff advisors.
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Building a business in uncertain times: Lessons from experienced investor Hitoshi Ikeya
Starting a business is never easy, but the challenges in Myanmar are especially difficult. Young entrepreneurs must deal with inflation, conflict, frequent power outages, banking restrictions, and disrupted infrastructure. When everyday life is unpredictable, it is natural to wonder: How can I build a business when everything around me is uncertain? Rather than seeing instability only as a disadvantage, Ikeya offered a different perspective, which can be described as the “emp
Jun 244 min read
"We were the Beginning": Parami's first graduating class on building something from nothing
"Parami is not perfect. Like all of us, it is still growing. But what makes Parami special is not perfection. It is persistence."
Jun 223 min read
Education beyond displacement: Dignity and hope for refugee students
As the world marks World Refugee Day under the theme “Until Everyone Is Safe,” the global community is reminded that safety goes beyond escaping conflict. It also includes access to education, legal protection, healthcare, and livelihoods, enabling people to rebuild with dignity. In this sense, safety is also an educational condition in which learning becomes a pathway to stability, belonging, and recovery.
Jun 203 min read
Parami’s student-led Project Luminary wins First Place in the MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship
Parami University is proud to announce that Project Luminary has been awarded First Place in the 2026 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship, presented by the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities. Alongside Project Luminary, the 2026 MacJannet Prize winners include ELEDUC (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, second place) and the Frontliner Model (American University of Beirut, third place). Honorable mentions were awarded to HEC Paris, Sabancı University, and Stra
Jun 193 min read
Seeds of change: Parami students’ journey through Japan and Dwight Clark’s legacy
Long after returning home, the sounds of Tokyo still linger for 12 Parami University undergraduate students—the rush of train stations, quiet gardens tucked between skyscrapers, and laughter shared during moments of discovery across two transformative weeks in Japan. Their journey, part of the Dwight Clark Cross-Cultural Program, took place from May 24 to June 5, 2026, as Tokyo shifted from late spring into the early rainy season. Between warm days, rising humidity, and occas
Jun 187 min read
Kept trying, applying, and believing: AA graduate Lu Htoi’s journey to becoming the first in her family to graduate
How far would you go to pursue your dream of higher education?
For Lu Htoi, an Associate of Arts (AA) graduate from Kachin State, the journey meant years of hard work, uncertainty, and perseverance. As the first person in her family to graduate from university, she overcame financial hardship and family responsibilities while holding on to a single dream: to continue her education.
Jun 124 min read
President Dr. Kyaw Moe Tun dedicates 2026 commencement address to Dwight Clark’s legacy
Parami President and undergraduate students visited Dwight Clark following the 2024 summer program in the United States. What an extraordinary occasion for the graduating students, and for the university! Thank you very much to everyone who has come here, near and far, to be part of this memorable occasion to celebrate the achievements of our graduates. I really wish that I could be there with you all in person. Today, I want to share the story of a man with our graduates tod
Jun 114 min read
Parami University 2026 Commencement Ceremony Highlight Video
A milestone years in the making. Parami University proudly celebrated 119 graduates, including its first cohort of BA graduates and the largest group of AA graduates.
Jun 101 min read
From vision to reality: Parami University celebrates its first bachelor’s graduates
Four years after launching its undergraduate programs online, the university celebrated its first-ever cohort of Bachelor of Arts graduates, who received dual degrees from Parami University and Bard College, as well as its third cohort of Associate Degree graduates.
Jun 106 min read
Parami University to celebrate first cohort of BA graduates on June 9
The Class of 2026 receives Associate of Arts degrees at Parami University's Commencement Ceremony in June 2024 On June 9, 2026, Parami University will celebrate its Commencement Ceremony at the Chiangmai Grandview Hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand, honoring the graduation of the first-ever cohort of Bachelor of Arts students, as well as Associate degree graduates from the Classes of 2026 and 2028. The ceremony will be held from 8:30 AM to 11:10 AM (Indochina Time, ICT). Bringing
Jun 33 min read
Parami students are in Japan
A group of Parami University students is now in Tokyo to take part in the two-week Dwight Clark Cross-Cultural Program, running from May 24 to June 5, 2026.
May 281 min read
How Parami students build real-world impact before they graduate
For many students, “giving back” means short-term volunteering. At Parami University, it’s something deeper. Service learning is where classroom knowledge meets real community work and where students actively contribute, not just observe.
May 212 min read
From Parami’s learning, thinking to framing stories in ASEAN
For Myat Moe Kywe from Class of 2026, writing has always been more than just a skill; it has been a way of making sense of the world around her. Her interests lie in asking critical questions about both domestic and global politics, as well as broader social issues, often trying to understand them from different disciplines as a liberal arts student.
May 213 min read
Redefining excellence: Parami University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List
In a world where academic success is often measured by numbers, the Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Parami University tells a much deeper story. Many students taking online classes at Parami come from countries like Myanmar, where prolonged power outages, internet disruptions, civil conflict, and uncertainty are common.
May 155 min read
How student-led initiative KAWI is reclaiming the purpose of education
Following a devastating earthquake, a group of students traveled to the affected area to see the aftermath firsthand. They returned with more than just data; they brought back a difficult realization. They saw a generation of young people struggling to find their footing. Between a global pandemic and local instability, the future hadn't just been delayed; it felt like it had disappeared. For many, simply planning for tomorrow had become a luxury they couldn't afford.
May 143 min read
Parami University opens career doors for students through Virtual Career Fair
"Higher education opens many doors for greater impact than any that you can see. But in that journey, our students cannot prosper alone. They really need organizations, companies, and businesses that will help them to be able to see their future potential." — Dr. Kyaw Moe Tun.
May 113 min read
Graduate Talk Series Session 5: Australia Awards Scholarship: One scholar's journey and insights
Graduate Talk Series Session 5: Australia Awards Scholarship: One scholar's journey and insights
May 72 min read
A farewell filled with gratitude: Celebrating community at the Laos Learning Hub
Before leaving Laos after graduation, Class of 2026 students from the Laos Learning Hub hosted a farewell dinner with the Rural Development Agency (RDA), a partner organization of Parami University based in Vientiane.
May 72 min read
Dr. Stefan Germann urges youths to rethink leadership through courageous kindness and collaboration
Dr. Stefan Germann didn’t just deliver a lecture—he challenged the new generation to rethink what leadership looks like.
May 73 min read
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