The University of Applied Sciences “Lavoslav Ružička” in Vukovar hosted the members of the Croatian Rectors’ Conference during their visit to Vukovar. The guests were received by the Dean of the University, Assist. Prof. dr. sc. Željko Sudarić, prof. of profess. stud., as a member of the Rectors’ Conference, who also serves as the President of the Croatian Conference of Universities of Applied Sciences. During the visit, the members of the Rectors’ Conference familiarized themselves with the work and development plans of the University VEVU and discussed current topics in the higher education system, the quality of study programs, cooperation among higher education institutions, and the role of professional education in the economic and social development of the Republic of Croatia. In addition to the working part of the program, a tour of the most significant memorial sites in Vukovar was organized, along with a visit to the Mayor of Vukovar, Mr. Pavliček. The members of the Rectors’ Conference visited locations that permanently preserve the memory of the sacrifice and suffering of Vukovar during the Homeland War. The visit took place in an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation, with a special emphasis placed on the importance of preserving the culture of remembrance and continuously connecting the academic community with the values upon which the modern Croatian state is founded. The Dean thanked the members of the Croatian Rectors’ Conference for their arrival and the respect shown toward Vukovar, emphasizing that such meetings contribute to strengthening cooperation among Croatian higher education institutions and further confirm the importance of Vukovar as a place of special reverence, unity, and national identity.