13th RTC Graduation Celebration
The Royal Thimphu College (RTC) celebrated its 13th Graduation Day yesterday honoring the remarkable achievements of the 330 graduates of the 2024 batch. The festive event was graced by the Hon’ble Lyonpo for Education and Skills Development alongside Venerable Khenchen Kinzang Thinley, Thimphu Dasho Dzongdag, KGUMS President and other distinguished dignitaries from the government and development partners.
Addressing the graduates, Lyonpo acknowledged their hard work and dedication commending them for their significant achievements in their educational journey. She encouraged them to embrace lifelong learning stating, “Your potential to impact society is immense.”
The ceremony featured special awards recognizing the exceptional accomplishments of several graduates. Jurmey Tshewang, a B. Com Finance graduate was honored with the Outstanding Student Leadership Award for his exemplary leadership qualities and contributions to the college community.
In addition, five other students were recognized with the Award for Academic Excellence in various disciplines including Business, BA Humanities, BA Social Science and BSc Nursing and Midwifery.
Since its establishment in 2009, RTC has set a high standard in higher education significantly contributing to the nation’s intellectual and social capital. With more than 4,000 graduates to date, the institution continues to promote a culture of academic excellence and holistic development.