On September 12, 2026, Mingachevir State University (MSU) hosted another memorable gathering aimed at strengthening alumni relations, supporting the sustainable development of the university community, and passing the traditions of higher education on to future generations.

Graduates of Group 170, who studied at the University from 2000 to 2004 in the specialty of “Technical Operation of Vehicles,” returned to their alma mater many years after graduation.

As part of the visit, the alumni toured the academic building where they once studied, revisited their former classrooms, and returned to places associated with unforgettable memories of their student years. Sitting behind student desks once again, they shared fond memories and nostalgically recalled university life from 22 years ago.

The return of the Group 170 alumni to their former classrooms after so many years created particularly emotional moments at the University. The desks where their dreams for the future had once taken shape were now occupied by graduates who had gained extensive professional experience in various fields. This became a meaningful symbol of the long-term impact of higher education on an individual’s life and of the enduring emotional bond between a university and its alumni, regardless of the passage of time.

During the meeting, the alumni were informed about the University’s development journey over the years, changes in the teaching and learning environment, modern educational opportunities, and the new conditions and facilities created for students. The graduates highly appreciated the current development of their alma mater, its renewed academic environment, and the steps being taken toward building a modern university model.

It should be noted that at Mingachevir State University, relations with alumni are viewed not merely as a means of preserving memories of the past, but as an important dimension of the University’s institutional development. Sharing the professional knowledge and life experience of graduates from different years with current students, engaging alumni in the University’s development processes, and building a strong alumni network are regarded as key components of a sustainable university ecosystem.