{"id":11945,"date":"2026-07-13T11:35:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T15:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/?p=11945"},"modified":"2026-07-13T15:52:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T19:52:43","slug":"2026grad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/fr\/2026\/07\/13\/2026grad\/","title":{"rendered":"633 Reasons to Celebrate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Torch is Passed to BU\u2019s 50th Graduating Class<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

633 Reasons to Celebrate: The Torch is Passed to BU\u2019s 50th Graduating Class<\/p>\n

On June 25 and 26, 2026, 633 young adults crossed the stage as Bethlehem University\u2019s 50th graduating class.<\/p>\n

The Golden Jubilee graduation featured a passing of the torch from BU\u2019s very first graduating class of 1977 to the class of 2026. Dr. Khalil Shokeh, a member of BU\u2019s first cohort, lit the Golden Jubilee Torch on the first day and passed it to Christy Abumohor, top graduate of the Faculty of Business Administration. On the second day, fellow 1977 graduate Dr. Fouad Bannoura carried it before passing it to valedictorian Rami Darras, who spoke on behalf of the 50th cohort.<\/p>\n

Among those celebrating with the graduates were Archbishop Giorgio Lingua, BU\u2019s Chancellor, Mr. Mohammad Taha Abu Alia, Governor of Bethlehem, Father Thaljieh of the Church of the Nativity, Archbishop Atallah Hanna of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, Lutheran pastor, Director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice, and voice for Palestinian Christians.<\/p>\n

President Br. Hern\u00e1n Santos praised the students\u2019 resilience and determination in completing their studies under exceptionally challenging circumstances. Dr. Enas Attari, Minister of Labor, described graduation as \u201ca triumph of hope over adversity,\u201d encouraging graduates to pursue their dreams while contributing to the future of Palestine.<\/p>\n

Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac delivered the keynote on the second day, reminding graduates that their degrees represent perseverance, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to learning.<\/p>\n

Christy Abumohor and Rami Darras addressed their fellow graduates, reflecting on friendships forged, challenges overcome, and the families and faculty who walkedalongside them.<\/p>\n

For 50 years, generations of Palestinians have crossed this stage with a dream of serving their communities.
\n633 graduates fulfilled that dream this June. Each launching a career as an engineer, nurse, therapist, teacher, business or civic leader. Each one a reason to believe in the future of the Holy Land.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to Bethlehem University\u2019s Golden Jubilee Class of 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n\t

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