Stories of 2012

More Achievements for Sunway’s SHTLM Students

More Achievements for Sunway’s SHTLM Students

Sunway University’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Management (SHTLM) students recently garnered more awards during the Nestle Coffee Competition 2012. Joanna Foong Xian Mae emerged champion while Natasha Binti Mohd Yusof emerged 2nd runner-up in the competition. Organised by Nestle, the competition was open to all colleges and universities around Malaysia.

Joanna Foong Xian Mae beat 19 other participating colleges and universities when she clinched the champion’s trophy for her original creations. To Joanna who is a first year…

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57 Sunway ADTP students for Dean’s List

57 Sunway ADTP students for Dean’s List

57 outstanding students from the Sunway University American Degree Transfer Programme (ADTP) made the Dean’s list recently. The August to December 2011 semester students produced 15 Summa Cum Laude achievers, 14 of whom scored 4.0 in their GPA with one who scored 3.97 GPA. The Summa Cum Laude which means “with highest honours” is a Latin phrase often used to recognise academic excellence at an undergraduate level.

Additionally, 24 students achieved the “Magna Cum Laude” (high honours) which is for…

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Sunway A-Level high achievers garner scholarship to University of Auckland

Sunway A-Level high achievers garner scholarship to University of Auckland

Sunway College’s Cambridge Advanced Level Programme (A-Level) students are slowly starting to see their dreams turn into a reality as they continue to gleam with achievement. Stephenas Teh Wee Seng and Teh Shin Yee are not only high achievers but have received scholarships to pursue their degree in University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Stephenas clinched the “Top in the World” Award for Accounting at AS Level during the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards recently. The…

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Sunway’s AUSMAT students ahead of the game

Sunway’s AUSMAT students ahead of the game

20 Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) students achieved an ATAR of 99 and above while 147 students achieved an ATAR of 90 and above in the 2011 AUSMAT WACE examinations recently from a cohort of 400 odd students. The students produced astounding results that reflects the quality of the Sunway AUSMAT programme and the dedication and commitment of the teachers in educating the students.  In addition to that, 8 Sunway students received the special certificate of distinction award for five subjects…

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SUNWAY-TES PRESENTS RM200,000 WORTH OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO NGO ONE CARING HEART MALAYSIA

SUNWAY-TES PRESENTS RM200,000 WORTH OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO NGO ONE CARING HEART MALAYSIA

Feb 3, 2012, Bandar Sunway : Sunway-TES Sdn Bhd, a member of the Sunway Education Group, presented RM200,000 worth of scholarships to pursue CAT (Certified Accounting Technician)  and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) programmes to One Caring Heart Malaysia, a non-profit organisation.

Mr. Teo Ee Sing, Executive Director of Sunway-TES presented the scholarships to Ms Sarojini Ruth Rajahser, Deputy President of One Caring Heart Malaysia, witnessed by Y.B. Senator Datuk Heng Seai Kie, Deputy Minister of Women, Family and…

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MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION OFFICITES GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY OF THE SUNWAY UNIVERSITY NEW BUILDING

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION OFFICITES GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY OF THE SUNWAY UNIVERSITY NEW BUILDING

A celebrated milestone in Sunway University’s continuous growth

Bandar Sunway, 20 January, 2012 – Sunway University has added yet another milestone to its history of growth with a ground breaking ceremony for its new academic building (“the New University Building”) today. The ceremony was officiated by Guest of Honour, YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Minister of Higher Education, who signed a plaque commemorating the event.

The ground breaking ceremony was telecast live from the site of the New…

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Sunway University Business School champion PNB Quiz

Sunway University Business School champion PNB Quiz

Derick Yee, Sonia Lim and Yap Wan Li who represented the Sunway University Business School (SUBS) during the national level Investment Quiz Competition organised by Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) made Sunway University proud when they championed the 2011 competition.  The students did not falter even though they were perceived to be ‘newbies’ in the competition and displayed strength and character throughout. This is the first time in 11 years a private institution (IPTS) has won.

Three students were chosen to…

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