The Indah School of Health Sciences (STIKes Indah), now part of Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU), held its New Student Campus Life Orientation Program (PKKMB) for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The event marked STIKes Indah Medan’s integration into the UMSU community. It took place on Saturday (October 3) at the STIKes Indah campus on Jalan Saudara Ujung, Medan.
Attendees included UMSU Vice Rector for Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan (AIK), Education, Teaching, and Digitalization Dr. Marah Doly Nasution, S.Pd., M.Si.; Vice Rector for Resources and Finance Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qorib, M.A.; Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Alumni Dr. Faisal, S.H., M.Hum.; and Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, Community Service, and Internationalization Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rudianto, S.Sos., M.Si.
Also present were UMSU Board of Trustees Chair Dr. H. Agussani, M.A.; board member K.H. Dalail Ahmad; event chair and STIKes Indah UMSU Secretary Andilala, S.Kep., Ns., M.K.M.; Dean of UMSU’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK) dr. Siti Maslania Siregar, Sp.THT-KL., Subsp. Rino(K).; STIKes Indah Medan study program heads and secretaries; and heads of UMSU’s administrative bureaus.
Representing UMSU Rector Prof. Dr. Akrim, M.Pd., Vice Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rudianto, S.Sos., M.Si., welcomed all new students who are now officially part of UMSU.
He explained that the acquisition process, which began in July, was part of UMSU’s institutional strengthening efforts. Under the integration plan, the existing study programs will be incorporated into and further developed under UMSU.
“Welcome to all our students. Today, you officially become students of STIKes Indah Medan and members of the UMSU community. We hope that joining UMSU will provide you with broader opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve excellence. We want our students not only to excel academically but also to develop strong character, gain valuable experience, and demonstrate a commitment to serving society,” Rudianto said.
He added that STIKes Indah Medan would eventually become part of FKIK UMSU and grow alongside the faculty to improve educational quality and work toward becoming a world-class health sciences institution.
The Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, Community Service, and Internationalization also announced that new student admissions would remain open until the end of October, providing further opportunities for prospective students to enroll.
In his address, Rudianto outlined UMSU’s profile and governance structure. The university currently operates five campus locations, including its integrated Campus IV in Sampali, which is being prepared to host the 2027 Muhammadiyah Congress.
Rudianto also encouraged STIKes Indah students to make full use of the university’s facilities, infrastructure, and opportunities to develop their achievements in entrepreneurship, the Student Creativity Program (PKM), the Student Organization Development Program (PPK Ormawan), and the Outstanding Student Selection Program (Pilmapres).
Beyond academic learning, STIKes students will receive education in Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan values, along with opportunities to strengthen their leadership and organizational skills through the Muhammadiyah Student Association (IMM).
The opening ceremony included the symbolic presentation of participant badges to two student representatives: Hannah Novella Br Hutahean from the Diploma III Midwifery Program and Khairil Ikhwan Ritonga from the Bachelor’s Pharmacy Program. The badges were presented by Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Alumni Dr. Faisal, S.H., M.Hum., together with UMSU Board of Trustees Chair Prof. Dr. Agussani, M.AP.
Earlier, PKKMB Chair and STIKes Indah Medan Secretary Andilala, S.Kep., Ns., M.K.M., expressed the new students’ readiness to participate in the orientation program. Participants came from the Diploma III programs in Midwifery, Pharmacy, and Nursing, as well as the Bachelor’s Pharmacy Program.
The orientation program also featured awards for new students who won creative content competitions held to enliven the event. Resty Afandi and Dea Ayu won the Twibbon category for receiving the most likes, while Indah Aulia and Celcia Br Harianja received awards for Best Creative Video.
