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Every November 10, Indonesians commemorate National Heroes Day to honor the sacrifices of those who fought in the Battle of Surabaya in 1945, as part of the Indonesian National Revolution.

This year, National Heroes Day carries the theme “My Heroes, My Role Models: Moving Forward Together, Continuing the Struggle.” The theme encourages people to move forward with courage, sincerity, and discipline, while looking to past heroes as role models for their actions.

Honoring heroes goes beyond taking part in ceremonies. At Untar, this spirit is reflected in the practice of IPE values throughout academic activities, such as maintaining honesty in the classroom, demonstrating integrity as students, and taking responsibility for serving the community.

For Untar, this commemoration is also a reminder that the struggle has entered a new era. In today’s digital age, Untar remains committed to producing graduates who understand their responsibility to uphold the achievements of past struggles through meaningful contributions to society.

Happy National Heroes Day 2026! (CJ/YS)