Bandung, May 15, 2025 — Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) has officially elected Prof. Dr. Didi Sukyadi, M.A., as the Rector for the 2025–2030 term. The appointment was made during the Special Plenary Session of the Board of Trustees (Majelis Wali Amanat/MWA) held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in the Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, University Centre Building, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia.

The election process involved three candidates, namely Prof. Dr. Vanessa Gaffar, S.E., Ak., MBA., Prof. Dr. Didi Sukyadi, M.A., and Prof. Dr. phil. Yudi Sukmayadi, M.Pd. The event carried the theme “Bersama Memilih Demi UPI Gemilang” with the commitment of “values for value, full commitment, no conspiracy.” During the session, the members of MWA cast their votes, resulting in the official election of Prof. Didi Sukyadi as the new Rector of UPI.

Prof. Dr. Didi Sukyadi, M.A., born in Majalengka on June 9, 1967, is a professor at the Faculty of Language and Literature Education (FPBS), UPI. He graduated with a master’s degree in primary education from the University of London and a doctorate in linguistics from Universitas Indonesia.

On behalf of the Science Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education (FPMIPA) UPI, we extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. Didi Sukyadi. We wish him great success in leading UPI toward greater innovation, impact, and global recognition in the years ahead.

Congratulations and best wishes, Prof. Didi Sukyadi!