The University Guidance Department of the Holy Hussaini Shrine, in collaboration with the College of Engineering and Information Technology, the University Psychological Guidance Unit, and the Continuing Education Centre, held a scientific seminar titled 'Steps Towards Excellence: Psychological and Value Empowerment for Building a Complete University Personality'. It was presented by Dr Ali Hammoud Abdul Zahra, a lecturer at the College of Education for Humanities at the University of Karbala, coinciding with World Mental Health Day. The seminar discussed the importance of psychological and value empowerment in building a balanced university personality, enhancing self-confidence and self-awareness, and reinforcing ethical values, contributing to students' ability to face challenges and achieve psychological, social, and academic excellence. The Dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology, Prof. Ghidaa Abdul Hussein Al-Mulla, confirmed the college's commitment to focusing on psychological and value aspects alongside academic excellence, based on its belief in the importance of building a complete university personality. She noted that organizing these activities reflects the college's approach to raising awareness of mental health and fostering a supportive university environment for students' academic and personal growth.The seminar concluded with an honouring of Mr Ali Aref Al-Mousawi, head of the educational guidance department for universities at the Holy Husseini Shrine, Dr Mohammed Abdul Abbas Al-Mousawi, the department's scientific assistant, and Assistant Professor Dr Ali Hammoud Abdul Zahra, in recognition of their efforts and academic and educational contributions, and to strengthen joint cooperation in carrying out activities aimed at supporting psychological and ethical awareness in the university environment.