The Lampung chapter of the Ikatan Alumni Universitas Terbuka (IKA UT) officially inaugurated its new leadership for the 2025–2030 term on 21 February 2026 at Universitas Terbuka (UT) Bandar Lampung. The inauguration marked a renewed commitment to strengthening the role of alumni within UT’s open and distance learning ecosystem.
The ceremony was led by IKA UT Secretary General Nyimas Dewi Ratih on behalf of Chairman Moeldoko and attended by local government representatives, UT service center leaders across Lampung, literacy activist Gunawan Handoko from the Komunitas Minat Baca Indonesia (KMBI) Lampung, and UT Bandar Lampung Director Sri Ismulyaty. The new board is chaired by Andi Wijaya, who is expected to strengthen collaboration between alumni and their alma mater.
In her remarks, Nyimas Dewi Ratih highlighted IKA UT’s ongoing transformation into a modern, digitally connected alumni organization. Efforts are underway to integrate alumni databases and strengthen a digital ecosystem that connects graduates across Indonesia and abroad. She emphasized that alumni leaders must actively bridge opportunities between alumni and the university while encouraging initiatives that directly benefit alumni communities.
Sri Ismulyaty noted that IKA UT plays a strategic role in extending the university’s impact beyond graduation. Through its flexible open and distance learning model, UT provides broader access to higher education for people from diverse professions, ages, and regions. The alumni network helps sustain this mission by expanding the university’s contributions to society.
Andi Wijaya described his leadership as a commitment to service, emphasizing collective progress rather than individual prominence. Future priorities include strengthening financial governance through centralized systems, expanding alumni scholarships, promoting social initiatives, and advancing data-driven digital transformation.
The event also featured Ramadan social activities, including the distribution of iftar meals and donations to orphanages. From Lampung, the message was clear: UT not only produces graduates but also builds a network of service that continues to expand access to quality education for the wider community.
