The "Hasan Prishtina" Award is presented to outstanding students on the anniversary of the 1997 protest

At the "Student Day" event organized by the Student Parliament, the "Hasan Prishtina" award was presented for the first time to outstanding students.

This award was received by bachelor's level students: Dorina Doda, Erion Hasi, Ledianë Hoti, Rron Zeka, Butrint Sallauka, Yllka Thaqi, Albena Veseli, Elsa Kqiku, Arbër Spanca, Amar Dragusha, Feime Hajdari, Rona Blakaj, Aridon Luta, Leira Musliu, and Mjellma Ramadani; and by master's level students: Viola Greiçevci, Lejla Krasniqi, Olta Blakaj, Lea Meraku, Leard Nuredini, Ylberinë Baliu, Erna Hulaj, Flamur Sejdiu, Leutrim Sahiti, Ylli Shtavica, Aneta Beqiri, Dea Cermjani, and Dafina Ahmetaj.

The "Hasan Prishtina" award was jointly presented to the 28 outstanding students of the University of Prishtina by the Rector, Prof. Arben Hajrullahu, and the Vice-Rector for Internationalization and Academic Exchange, Prof. Rozafa Basha.

Rector Hajrullahu told the students that they must have big dreams, think for themselves, remember the past, and build the future.

The President of the Student Parliament, Drilona Hamiti, stated that the University of Prishtina is the cornerstone of freedom of thought and a space for the development of critical thinking. She emphasized that the university should not be merely a place to obtain a degree.

The Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Prof. Bekim Baliqi, also spoke during the event. The ceremony honoring the students was also attended by the Vice-Rector for Institutional Development, Quality Assurance, and Student Affairs, Prof. Majlinda Gjelaj; the Vice-Rector for Teaching, Academic Staff Affairs, and Publications, Prof. Naim Jerliu; the Vice-Rector for Scientific Research, Projects, and Innovation, Prof. Avni Hajdari; deans of academic units, professors of the University of Prishtina, students, and guests.

The "Hasan Prishtina" Award is the highest honor for students, according to the Regulation on the Process and Procedure for Decision-Making in the Selection of Honorary Title Winners, Awards for Outstanding Students, and Recognitions, which was approved by the Senate of the University of Prishtina on July 18, 2025.

Student Day coincides with the anniversary of the October 1, 1997 protest, organized by the Independent Union of Students of the University of Prishtina for a return to university facilities. The protesters, dressed in white, were forcefully dispersed at that time by the police of the former Serbian regime, but the event was seen as an accelerator of the processes leading to the country's final liberation.