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A vibrant atmosphere of enthusiasm and togetherness filled the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) as the faculty celebrated its 45th Anniversary in a festive spirit. The event brought together students, lecturers, and alumni to create, collaborate, and celebrate FISIP USU’s long journey in a warm, camaraderie-filled atmosphere. One of...

The Sesama Project team, consisting of students from the Undergraduate Program in Communication Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) class of 2022, officially launched the Mevolution campaign. This initiative aims to raise young people’s awareness of the importance of self-love as a foundation for facing increasingly prevalent mental health...

From village fields to international markets, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is helping coffee farmers in Desa Sinaman II, Sidamanik, Simalungun, improve product quality and expand global opportunities. Despite rich potential in coffee, horticulture, and local crafts, farmers face limited income due to traditional production methods and...

Sinaman II Village, located in Sidamanik Subdistrict, Simalungun Regency, holds remarkable potential in coffee, horticulture, and local handicrafts. However, farmers’ income in the village remains limited due to minimal access to export-import markets, the continued use of traditional production methods, and the lack of modern technology implementation. In response to these challenges, the Faculty of...

The Indonesian Agency for International Development (Indonesian AID), or Lembaga Dana Kerja Sama Pembangunan Internasional (LDKPI), in collaboration with the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), held a talk show titled “Indonesian AID: Strengthening the Economy, Deepening Diplomacy” on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Conducted online via Zoom and streamed live...

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), hosted the Civil Society Coalition's regular meeting, which focused on strengthening community participation in the application of restorative justice in narcotics cases handled by the police in Medan City and surrounding areas. This initiative was a collaboration between the Indonesian Association of Addiction Counselors...

The Communication Science Study Program of FISIP USU held its annual Alumni Gathering on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the FISIP USU Hall. Carrying the tagline “Strong Network, Great Collaboration”, this event was a critical moment to strengthen ties among alumni across generations and reinforce synergy with the study program.   This routine agenda, which has been...

Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) continues to demonstrate its dedication to global issues through international-scale community service initiatives. One of its latest focuses is advocating for the well-being of Indonesian Female Migrant Workers (PMPI) in Hong Kong. A community service team from Universitas Sumatera Utara carried out a program titled “Resilient PMPI: Building the Resilience and...

Andi Renreng, fondly known as Bung Andi, is an alumnus of the Undergraduate Program in Communication at Universitas Sumatera Utara, class of 2004, and currently serves as the Marketing Director of Xiaomi Indonesia. His career journey illustrates how a solid academic foundation and campus experience can shape someone to hold strategic roles in the global...

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), welcomed a visit from a member of Commission XIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Police Commissioner (Ret.) Dr. Maruli Siahaan, SH, MH, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The visit was part of the DPR RI’s Third Session Year Recess...

Shafa Yasmin As Sajidah, a 2022 cohort student of the undergraduate program in Political Science from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), has successfully been selected for a student exchange program in Italy for the Fall semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. Through a bilateral partnership between Universitas Sumatera...

By: Jemima Frieda LumbantobingStudents from the Undergraduate Program in Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), have achieved a proud accomplishment at the 2025 National Sociology Student Competition organized by the Indonesian Association of Sociology Study Programs (APSSI). In this national-scale competition, FISIP USU students won 1st place in the...

On Friday, February 7, 2024, the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Bima Arya Sugiarto, visited the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) and engaged in a discussion with its academic community. The discussion focused on strategic issues regarding the revision of the Electoral Law. In his opening remarks, Bima highlighted...

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), Dr. Hatta Ridho, S.Sos., M.SP, officially inaugurated the Board of the Alumni Association of the Master's Program in Development Studies (IKA MSP) for the 2024–2029 term. The inauguration, held in the FISIP USU Multipurpose Hall, was...

On Monday, November 25, 2024, the Doctoral Program in Development Studies at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), held the inauguration ceremony for the Alumni Association of Doctoral Development Studies (IKA DSP) for the 2024–2029 term. The event, conducted in the FISIP USU Multipurpose Hall, was attended by Dr. Musa...