A New Generation of Graduates from the Faculty of Tourism
A new generation of 40 graduates and master's students from the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, received their diplomas and master's degrees at a formal graduation ceremony held on Thursday, 5 June 2025. The diplomas were awarded by the Dean of the Faculty, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marjetka Rangus.
This marks the tenth generation of graduates from the higher professional, university, and master's study programmes of the Faculty of Tourism. The ceremony took place in the beautiful setting of the Knights’ Hall of Brežice Castle.
Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marjetka Rangus awarded diplomas to 19 graduates of the higher professional study programme, 11 graduates of the university programme, and 10 graduates of the master's programme.
This year's keynote speaker from the professional field was Mr. Vito Petan, Director of Hotels and Healthcare, the Thermal Riviera, and the Terme Čatež d.d. campsite, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. He addressed the graduates with encouraging and inspiring words as they embark on their professional paths.
Kaja Šetinc, a graduate of the master's programme, gave a thank-you speech on behalf of the graduates. She highlighted the importance of the support they received, reflected on the journey so far, and looked forward to the future.
The event was enriched by a piano performance for four hands by Julija Petan and Jovana Pejkanović, under the mentorship of Prof. Karolina Vegelj Stopar from the Brežice Music School.
On this solemn occasion, the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, also presented awards for excellence in teaching to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jasna Potočnik Topler and Assistant Nejc Pozvek, in recognition of their dedicated pedagogical work.
The award for academic achievement in the past academic year was presented to Anshul Nicholas Lewis, a student of the English-language master's programme.
The Faculty of Tourism is proud of the Class of 2025. They extend their sincere congratulations to all graduates and wish them much success, perseverance, and fulfillment in applying their acquired knowledge.
