The Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) officially inaugurated the Heads of Study Programs and Secretaries of Study Programs of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) for the 2026–2031 term of office. The inauguration took place on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, during Session II from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (WIB) at the USU Student Center.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by academic officials from various faculties across USU, along with members of the University Executive Board, faculty leaders, lecturers, administrative staff, and invited guests. The event marked an important step in strengthening academic governance and leadership regeneration to enhance the quality of higher education at Universitas Sumatera Utara.
On this occasion, the Rector officially inaugurated the following Heads and Secretaries of Study Programs at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences:
• Undergraduate Program in Japanese Literature
| Head of Study Program | Alimansyar, S.S., M.A., Ph.D. |
| Secretary of Study Program | Rani Arfianty, S.S., M.Phil. |
• Undergraduate Program in Chinese Language
| Head of Study Program | Vivi Adryani Nasution, S.S., MTCSOL |
| Secretary of Study Program | Intan Erwani, S.S., M.Hum. |
• Undergraduate Program in English Literature
| Head of Study Program | Dr. Muhammad Yusuf, S.Pd., M.A. |
| Secretary of Study Program | Dian Marisha Putri, S.S., M.Si. |
• Undergraduate Program in Batak Literature
| Head of Study Program | Dr. Tomson Sibarani, S.S., M.Hum. |
| Secretary of Study Program | Sapna Br. Sitopu, S.Pd., M.Sn. |
• Undergraduate Program in Malay Literature
| Head of Study Program | Arie Azhari Nasution, S.S., M.A. |
• Undergraduate Program in Indonesian Literature
| Head of Study Program | Emma Marsella, S.S., M.Si. |
• Undergraduate Program in Library and Information Science
| Head of Study Program | Drs. Dirmansyah, M.A. |
| Secretary of Study Program | Himma Dewiyana, S.T., M.Hum. |
• Undergraduate Program in Arabic Literature
| Head of Study Program | Dr. Windi Chaldun, Lc., M.Hum. |
• Undergraduate Program in Ethnomusicology
| Head of Study Program | Hubari Gulo, S.Sn., M.Sn. |
• Master's Program in Art Creations and Studies
| Head of Study Program | Dr. Vanesia Amelia Sebayang, S.Sn., M.Sn. |
• Master's Program in English Language
| Head of Study Program | Dr. Tasnim Lubis, S.Pd.I., M.Hum. |
• Master's/Doctoral Program in Linguistics
| Head of Study Program | Dr. Alemina Br. Perangin-angin, S.S., M.Hum. |
| Secretary of Study Program | Dr. T. Kasa Rullah Adha, S.S., MTCSOL. |
• Master's Program in Historical Science
| Head of Study Program | Drs. Nuhung, M.A., Ph.D. |
The inauguration marks the beginning of the new leaders' commitment to advancing their respective study programs. Under their leadership, each study program is expected to strengthen professional academic governance, improve the quality of academic services, foster innovation in education, research, and community service, and contribute to achieving the vision and mission of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara.
The Faculty of Cultural Sciences extends its congratulations to all newly inaugurated Heads and Secretaries of Study Programs. May they carry out their responsibilities with integrity, dedication, and a spirit of collaboration in advancing FIB USU as a leading, competitive, and internationally recognized faculty.