Congratulations on the establishment of the Eikei University of Hiroshima Alumni Association (EiPit).
I would like to express my sincere congratulations to all of you on reaching this important milestone. I also extend my deepest respect to Ms. Fujiyama from the first graduating class, who has taken on the role of inaugural President, as well as to everyone who devoted their time and efforts to making this association a reality.

Eikei University of Hiroshima was founded not as an institution focused solely on the accumulation of knowledge, but as a place where students imagine the society we aspire to create and develop the competencies needed to bring that vision to life. We earnestly hope that our students will enter society as true “change makers.”

The true value of a university is ultimately reflected in how its graduates contribute to and thrive in society. A university must continually reflect on these outcomes and refine its admissions policies, curriculum, and degree requirements. That said, we must acknowledge that universities still lack a perfect way to fully understand the real outcomes of learning. In this sense, an alumni association – where graduates’ gather to share their genuine voices and experiences – serves as an invaluable source of feedback for our university.

Last year, members of our first graduating class stepped into society and are already making meaningful contributions in a wide range of fields, including startups. This year, too, our graduates have begun driving change in diverse areas, such as supporting students who face challenges attending school and launching initiatives aimed at transforming global food systems. The role of a change maker is not limited to large-scale or highly visible social transformations. Improving the systems around you or helping reform workplace practices in your daily environment is, in itself, a significant and commendable form of change.

Work that lacks creativity can easily become monotonous. However, creative work is rarely given to us simply by waiting. Creativity arises when we reshape how we approach our tasks with our own ideas or discover new value in our work by changing our perspective. Those of you who studied at Eikei University of Hiroshima have already acquired the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to do so.

We sincerely encourage you to share with the university the insights you have gained through your engagement with challenges in society. By learning from the experiences and feedback of our alumni, we will continue to evolve and deepen the education offered at Eikei University of Hiroshima. I wish you continued success in all your endeavors, and I look forward to working together with you to shape the future of the university.

November 2025
Mutsuhiro Arinobu
President, Eikei University of Hiroshima
Honorary Chair, Eikei University of Hiroshima Alumni Association (EiPit)