Commencement Student Speaker
Name: Stefan Mitikj
Major(s): Political Science and Social Research and Public Policy
Home Country: Republic of North Macedonia
Stefan hails from Skopje, where he was born and raised, embracing a rich blend of Macedonian and Serbian familial heritage. He majored in Political Science and Social Research and Public Policy.
Throughout his time at NYU Abu Dhabi, Stefan served as the Social Science Student Representative in the Student Government, was a Managing Editor of The Gazelle, a Class Year Experience Assistant, a First Year Dialogue Facilitator, a Weyak Leader, an Admissions Ambassador, and a Resident Assistant. With a keen interest in diplomacy and cultural exchange, he presided over the South Slavic Club and held the role of Treasurer for the UAE Majlis.
His dedication extended to serving as a Student Embassy Ambassador Liaison for the Macedonian and Serbian embassies. Stefan spearheaded the launch of the Weyak Leader Program and facilitated the development of the Social Science Peer Tutoring Program at the Academic Resource Center.