ShanghaiJune 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On March 28, 2026, a solemn and warm doctoral graduation ceremony was held as scheduled at the Lyon campus of emlyon business school. Seventeen Doctor of Business Administration (Global DBA) graduates, dressed in red robes, took the stage one by one in the presence of mentors, friends, and family, receiving the highest accolade of their academic journey.
Among them were entrepreneurs leading industry development, senior executives deeply rooted in management, and scholars dedicated to cultural heritage. Their research, spanning artificial intelligence, supply chain integration, industrial ecology, leadership philosophy, organizational behavior, and boutique strategy, was grounded in the real and complex business world. Through rigorous academic refinement, they achieved a pivotal leap from “practitioners” to “thinkers.”
“Donning the doctoral robe marks an end, yet a crowning of a new beginning”
When the tassel was moved from the right to the left side of the cap, that moment signified the end of a five-year academic marathon and the starting point of an intellectual expedition. It was not merely the conferral of a degree but the affirmation of an identity as a “scholar-industry leader.”
The 17 doctoral graduates this year, with their diverse backgrounds and profound research, showcased the outstanding caliber of the DBA cohort.
“At this moment, you have reached the end of the road, yet you sit and watch the clouds rise”
Obtaining a doctoral degree is not the pinnacle of thought but the beginning of its influence. The ultimate value of the “Research and Learning, Wisdom in Life” philosophy advocated by emlyon business school’s DBA program lies in transforming personal research into management wisdom that can be disseminated and empower the public.
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France Trip: A Deep Dialogue Between Academia and Culture
This graduation ceremony journey was far more than just a ritual. Led by Professor Brice DATTÉE, Director of the Global DBA program, students also visited the Lyon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with a history of over 150 years, tracing the origins of the school and experiencing the legacy of business civilization.
Additionally, students engaged in in-depth exchanges with DBA and PhD candidates studying in France, sparking intellectual collisions around shared research interests and global business topics, truly achieving cross-regional and cross-cultural academic integration.
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“The cliff you climb is becoming a beacon for the world”
At the ceremony, one graduate shared with emotion: “A doctorate is a lonely marathon; you must firmly believe in your resolve to keep going.” Another reflected: “Beyond the excitement, there is more a sense of having sailed through a thousand mountains with ease.”
This journey was indeed challenging. It required the endurance and determination of a “marathon,” but as one student noted: “Today is not the end of the doctoral journey, but precisely the starting point of research.”
Salute to all 2026 graduating doctoral students!
With academic perseverance, you have navigated the fog of knowledge;
With the light of thought, you have illuminated the path of industry.
This lighthouse has been lit; from now on, shine brilliantly.
Congratulations on your graduation!