The Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si., officially inaugurated the newly appointed vice rectors and university secretary on Monday (March 2, 2026) at the Digital Learning Center Building. The inauguration ceremony also marked the continuation of USU’s leadership into the second term of Rector Prof. Mury.

The vice rectors inaugurated were Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Z. Hasibuan, SSi, MSi, Apt as Vice Rector I for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Alumni Relations; Dr. Arifin Nasution, S.Sos., M.S.P., as Vice Rector II for Human Resources, Finance, and Information Systems; Prof. Dr. Eng., Himsar Ambarita, S.T., M.T., as Vice Rector III for Research, Innovation, and Cooperation; and Dr. Muhammad Anggia Muchtar, S.T., MM.IT., as Vice Rector IV for Planning, Infrastructure, and Business. In addition, Ir. Ikhsan Siregar, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., was inaugurated as University Secretary.

In his address, the Rector emphasized that the appointed vice rectors and secretary must consistently work hard to realize the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. “First, we must be able to produce graduates who are beneficial to industry and society. Second, we must disseminate knowledge for the advancement of human civilization and serve as role models in upholding integrity, manners, morals, and ethics,” he stated.

Prof. Mury further explained that as university officials, the vice rectors and secretary should strengthen collaboration, work collectively, and avoid complacency regarding achievements already attained.

“To achieve all of this, we must immediately lay the foundation for adaptive and agile governance, respond swiftly to change, and make sound decisions. As leaders, I also expect you to enhance your managerial capabilities, particularly your technical skills, so that you are able to understand problems and resolve them in the best possible way,” he emphasized.

The Rector added that strong teamwork is essential to accelerate improvements in university rankings at both national and global levels. Prof. Mury noted that Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is currently in Cluster III, with a target of advancing to Cluster I.

“With the efforts that have been prepared, I hope we all put forth extraordinary effort to generate innovations. Strive to give your best, avoid excessive complaints, and make tangible contributions,” he stressed.

Prof. Mury also reminded the newly inaugurated officials to uphold the trust placed in them. The oath they have taken carries consequences not only before others but also for themselves and especially before Almighty God.

“I extend my congratulations. May Allah SWT grant you strength in carrying out the mandate entrusted to you. Continuously improve yourselves and always think positively so that we are able to face future challenges,” Prof. Mury concluded. (Bambang Riyanto)