Pancor, East Lombok – Students from Hamzanwadi University have once again achieved remarkable success by dominating the 2026 West Nusa Tenggara Regional Student Arts Week (PEKSIMIDA), organized by the Indonesian Student Arts Body (BSMI) of West Nusa Tenggara. In this prestigious event—which serves as the selection platform for the best students from all higher education institutions in West Nusa Tenggara to advance to the 2026 National Student Arts Week (PEKSIMINAS) in East Java—Hamzanwadi University emerged as the institution with the highest number of artistic achievements.

This success stands as tangible proof of Hamzanwadi University's commitment to nurturing students who excel not only academically but also possess competence, creativity, and competitiveness in the arts and culture. Their dominant performance demonstrates that the university's sustained student development programs successfully cultivate young talents ready to compete at the national level.

At PEKSIMIDA NTB 2026, the Hamzanwadi University contingent swept a variety of top honors, securing 1st Place in Group Dance, Dance, Solo Vocal, Female Keroncong and Male Keroncong. Additionally, Hamzanwadi University students won 2nd Place in Monologue and Poster Design, as well as 3rd Place in Photography. These five first-place victories established Hamzanwadi University as the institution with the most artistic achievements at PEKSIMIDA NTB 2026 and earned the winners the opportunity to represent West Nusa Tenggara Province at the 2026 PEKSIMINAS in East Java.

Hamzanwadi University’s Vice Rector III for Student Affairs, Dr. Muhammad Ali, M.Si, expressed his gratitude and appreciation for this extraordinary achievement. "Praise be to God, this achievement is a source of pride for the entire academic community of Hamzanwadi University. The students' success demonstrates that our student development programs are effective, producing students who excel not only academically but also in the arts and culture. We hope the students representing West Nusa Tenggara at PEKSIMINAS will deliver their best performances and bring honor to the region and Hamzanwadi University at the national level." He emphasized the university's continued commitment to fully supporting the development of student potential through various guidance and training programs, as well as by facilitating participation in regional, national, and international competitions.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Student Achievement Unit at Hamzanwadi University, M. Marzuki, M.Pd., stated that this success is the result of the hard work of all students, faculty advisors, and coaches, combined with the full support of the university leadership in fostering a culture of achievement. "This achievement stems from a consistent development process, student hard work, and collaboration among all parties within Hamzanwadi University. We believe every student possesses extraordinary potential, and our role is to provide the space, mentorship, and motivation for that potential to blossom into proud achievements. Being recognized as the higher education institution with the highest number of arts achievements at PEKSIMIDA NTB 2026 motivates us to further enhance the quality of student achievement development across various fields." He hopes this success will inspire all Hamzanwadi University students to actively develop their talents, creativity, and innovation through various competitions.

This outstanding achievement at PEKSIMIDA NTB 2026 further solidifies Hamzanwadi University's position as an institution that consistently produces high-achieving students at both regional and national levels. Driven by the spirit of "Achieving for Indonesia," Hamzanwadi University is optimistic that its delegates will deliver excellent results at PEKSIMINAS 2026 in East Java, while also bringing honor to West Nusa Tenggara Province on the national stage.