Pekanbaru, November 3, 2023 – President University Pekanbaru Campus officially took its first step with a grand opening ceremony held today. The event, which was attended by important figures such as President University Founder S.D. Darmono, Chairman of the President University Education Foundation Prof. Budi Susilo Soepandji, and Dr. Drs. Chandra Setiawan, MM, Ph.D., as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the President University Education Foundation, and Sarkawi & Mariana as Chairman of the Trimanggala Pekanbaru Foundation, marked the beginning of a long journey in providing quality education in the Sumatra region.
In his speech, President University Founder S.D. Darmono, expressed his hope that the President University Pekanbaru Campus will become a leading educational center that not only produces quality graduates but also contributes to the development of the local community. This is in line with the vision of President University, which always prioritizes integrity, professionalism, and innovation in every aspect of education.
Meanwhile, Prof. Budi Susilo Soepandji emphasized the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and various stakeholders, including the government and the industrial world, in producing graduates who are ready to compete at the global level. He also expressed the commitment of the President University Education Foundation to support the sustainable development of the President University Pekanbaru Campus.
Dr. Chandra Setiawan, as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the President University Education Foundation, added that a strict supervision process will be implemented to ensure that high standards of educational quality are maintained. This aims to provide confidence to the public that the President University Pekanbaru Campus is the right place to pursue quality higher education.
Finally, Sarkawi Lim & Mariana Lim, as Chairman of the Peputra Manggala Nusantara Pekanbaru Foundation, expressed their pride in the presence of the President University Campus in Pekanbaru. They hope that the collaboration between these educational foundations can enrich and expand access to education for people in this area.
This grand opening is not only a historic start for the President University Pekanbaru Campus but also provides new hope for the future of education in Sumatera. With full support from relevant stakeholders, President University Pekanbaru Campus is ready to become a forum for the young generation to achieve their dreams through quality education oriented towards developing their personal potential and social contribution.




