UEH Dormitory Alumni Festival 2026: An Emotional Journey Back to the Common Home

16 Jun, 2026

Amidst the atmosphere leading towards the milestone of 50 years of establishment and development of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), the UEH Dormitory Alumni Festival 2026 under the theme "Embracing Belonging - A Journey Back to the Common Home" took place over two days, June 13–14, 2026, at the UEH Green Living Hub Nguyen Van Linh, bringing meaningful reunion moments for generations of former resident students.

The Alumni Dormitory Festival “Embracing Belonging - The journey back to the shared UEH home” is part of a series of 22 key activities tied to the 8 heritage values forged over 50 years in the history and development of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH). More than an occasion for dormitory alumni to return and experience the new-generation UEH Green Living Hub dormitory, the programme also opened up a space for connection among generations of students, alumni and the UEH community through a series of experiential activities, sports exchanges and performances.

The UEH Green Living Hub Nguyễn Văn Linh welcomes Alumni, teachers and students taking part in the Alumni Dormitory Festival 2026

From the very first hours, the grounds of the UEH Green Living Hub were abuzz with the atmosphere of a reunion day. After many years apart, the smiles of seeing friends and teachers again created a warm and close-knit atmosphere. Many alumni also had the chance to visit a photo exhibition, look back on the dormitory’s development journey and leave behind messages and memorable recollections for the shared UEH home.

In particular, through the UEH 50-Year Tribute Portal at wish.ueh.edu.vn, generations of alumni sent in their wishes, stories and affection for UEH, creating a meaningful space of appreciation ahead of the 50-year milestone of the University’s formation and development.

The lively check-in atmosphere among generations of alumni, teachers and students at the festival

Teachers, alumni and students visit and mingle at the exhibition and the UEH Alumni and UEH Shop booths

Teachers, alumni and students complete the room check-in procedures, beginning their stay at the UEH Green Living Hub Nguyễn Văn Linh

One of the highlights of the festival was the sports exchange activities: lively football matches, pickleball events and SUP paddling races. On the field and the water, the distance of years seemed to dissolve as generations took part, cheered and competed together with determination and enthusiasm.

Generations of alumni take part enthusiastically in the sports activities at the festival

Closing the sports programme, the Organising Committee presented awards to the teams and individuals with outstanding results at the sports meet.

The Organising Committee presents the First, Second and Third prizes for SUP paddling

The Organising Committee presents the First, Second and Third prizes for Pickleball

The Organising Committee presents the First, Second and Third prizes for football to the teams

Alumni of the 135 Trần Hưng Đạo dormitory take a commemorative photo

Alumni of the 43-45 Nguyễn Chí Thanh dormitory take a commemorative photo

The Organising Committee, alumni, teachers and students taking part in the festival pose for a commemorative photo

After lunch, the talkshow “From the dormitory out into the wide world” became a special space for alumni to share their journey of growth, from their days living in the dormitory to the marks they have made in work and life. Their sincere stories and the lessons drawn from real experience inspired generations of dormitory students, while affirming the lasting value of living, studying and growing up at the UEH dormitory.

Memorable moments at the talkshow “From the dormitory out into the wide world”

The programme continued with a tour of the UEH Green Living Hub Nguyễn Văn Linh grounds. Many alumni expressed how moved they were to see the changes and development of the facilities, and gained a clearer sense of UEH’s efforts to build a modern, green and sustainable learning environment for its learners.

Alumni tour the UEH Nguyễn Văn Linh campus

At the end of day one, the Gala night was the emotional highlight of the whole journey. In the warm setting of the UEH family, generations of alumni enjoyed the artistic programme together, shared fond memories and looked back on the activities of the day.

The opening toast and the outstanding performances brought plenty of emotion and colour to the Gala night

In particular, the programme honoured the individuals and groups who left the most delightful marks on the event - from the earliest person to check in, to the dormitory rooms with the fullest turnout of members, to the standout faces who kept the atmosphere alive throughout. These light-hearted records not only brought laughter but also recalled the spirit of connection among generations of UEH residential students.

Memorable records at the Alumni Dormitory Festival 2026:

1. Earliest check-in: Nguyễn Võ Hiếu - Cohort 22 - 43-45 Nguyễn Chí Thanh dormitory
2. Record for the room with the fullest turnout at the festival:

Room 204 - Cohort 19, 135 Trần Hưng Đạo dormitory
Room 303 - Cohort 19, 43 - 45 Nguyễn Chí Thanh dormitory

3. The one who carried the UEH Guest House Team: Huỳnh Công Luận - Cohort 38
4. Happy couples:

Kiều Tư - Cohort 16 and Sơn Trà - Cohort 19, 135 Trần Hưng Đạo dormitory
Lê Văn Tám - Cohort 19 and Minh Lý - Cohort 20, 43 - 45 Nguyễn Chí Thanh dormitory
Thế Hùng - Cohort 22 and Thu Huyền - Cohort 21, 135 Trần Hưng Đạo dormitory
Xuân Điền - Cohort 22 and Hằng Nga - Cohort 23, 135 Trần Hưng Đạo dormitory
Lâm Thao - Cohort 34 and Hoàng Anh - Cohort 35, 135 Trần Hưng Đạo dormitory
Quảng Nhật - Cohort 35 and Bích Thảo - Cohort 37, 43 - 45 Nguyễn Chí Thanh dormitory
Nhật Linh - Cohort 36 and Hồng Phượng - Cohort 37, 135 Trần Hưng Đạo dormitory

The individuals and groups who left a special mark on the Alumni Dormitory Festival 2026 are honoured at the Gala night

The programme also set aside time to thank the individuals and organisations who have accompanied the University, funded scholarships and provided other forms of support for students, spreading the spirit of sharing and community responsibility of the UEH alumni network.

Tributes to the teachers, the leaders of the UEH Dormitory over successive periods and the representatives of the UEH Dormitory Alumni who have always accompanied, connected and preserved the fine values of this shared home

Representatives of the accompanying organisations and sponsors receive letters of thanks from UEH, in recognition of their meaningful contributions to the student community

Closing the Gala night, the campfire and performance exchange brought moments full of emotion. Gathered around the campfire circle, generations of alumni sang the familiar dormitory songs and chants together. With no distance left between generations, everyone joined in the warm, close-knit atmosphere of the UEH dormitory family.

Familiar melodies and inspiring performances made a special mark on the Gala and campfire night

After those hours together, the alumni went on to experience a night’s stay at the UEH Green Living Hub Nguyễn Văn Linh dormitory, where the journey back to this shared home became all the more complete as memories of years past came alive again in a familiar space that now wears a new look.

On the morning of 14 June, the alumni began the new day with an on-site running activity and by following moments of international sport together. In the fresh air of the UEH Green Living Hub Nguyễn Văn Linh, the running, the conversations and the bursts of laughter brought positive energy, starting the day in a healthy and spirited mood.

Generations of Alumni spread the spirit of healthy, active living at the UEH Green Living Hub Nguyễn Văn Linh

After a friendly breakfast together, the alumni completed their check-out and officially brought to a close a meaningful homecoming with friends, teachers and the beloved dormitory home.

Officially closing a deeply moving two-day, one-night homecoming

Continuing the tradition of sharing and connection, UEH hopes to keep receiving the support of the alumni community in helping to improve facilities, enhance the quality of living spaces and create more development opportunities for dormitory students, through a range of flexible forms of support: