Makassar. Tiara Rahmadani, a student of
the English Language and Literature Department, was named 2nd Runner-Up in the
Putri Kampus UIN Alauddin Makassar 2026 selection. The announcement came at the
Grand Final on Monday, 9 November 2026, held at the Auditorium of Campus II UIN
Alauddin Makassar in Gowa, where she placed third overall.
Tiara was the only finalist from the Faculty of Adab and Humanities among
the 40 students who made it to the final. The other finalists came from various
departments and faculties across the university.
“Alhamdulillah, I am grateful for the prayers, support, and opportunities
I received during this competition,” Tiara said. She added that the result
meant more to her because she competed under the name of her department.
The selection ran through six stages: registration, interview, a briefing
period, a photoshoot, a deep interview, and the Grand Final. Judges scored the
finalists on their attitude, their performance in the interviews, and their
level of activity from the first briefing session to the final night.
The briefing period was held as a quarantine that lasted about one week.
It opened on 31 October with an online technical meeting and three virtual
sessions on the competition’s background, the history of UIN Alauddin, and
partnerships. From 4 to 8 November, finalists attended sessions on public
speaking, digital promotion, leadership, personal branding, and global mindset.
The schedule also included a written test, a library visit, a beauty class, a
talent show, and the deep interview, with opening dance rehearsals on most
days.
On the day of the final, finalists started with a dress rehearsal at
07.30, followed by makeup and preparation until midday. The Grand Final began
at 13.00 and ran until the evening.
