Honouring the Class of 2026: MPhil ELM Graduates Celebrate a Milestone

The Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education (SOE) at LUMS proudly celebrated the graduation of the MPhil Education Leadership and Management (ELM) Class of 2026 during the Convocation, held on Saturday, 11 July 2026. The ceremony marked the culmination of an academic journey defined by academic excellence, leadership, and a shared commitment to transforming education.

The graduating cohort was recognised through several prestigious awards and distinctions, including the NMF Gold Medal, the Shaila and Tahir Andarabi Leadership Award, recognition on the Dean's Honour List, and Capstone Project Distinctions honouring outstanding research and innovative approaches to addressing complex challenges in education.

The ceremony featured an inspiring keynote address by Neha Mankani, who encouraged graduates to lead with compassion, resilience, and a commitment to creating meaningful social impact. Dr. Ali Cheema also addressed the graduating class, congratulating students on their achievements and encouraging them to use their knowledge and leadership to shape the future of education.

Joining the celebration were SOE faculty members, including Dr. Tayyaba Tamim (Dean), Dr. Razia Iram Sadik, Dr. Jessica Albrent, Dr. Mansoor Khan, Dr. Sadaf Latafat, and Mr. Ahmad Ayub, who celebrated this important milestone alongside graduates, their families, friends, and members of the LUMS community.

As the Class of 2026 embarks on the next chapter of their professional journeys, they carry forward the School's vision to Be Leaders of Education Reform, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and purpose to create more equitable, inclusive, and transformative education systems in Pakistan and beyond.