To accurately grasp the ideological trends, academic challenges and development needs of the Class of 2026 since their enrollment, the university convened a forum for new undergraduate student representatives of the Fall 2026 Semester on the afternoon of October 10. Xu Yeqin, Secretary of the University Party Committee, and Li Hongyan, Member of the Standing Committee of the University Party Committee and Vice President, attended the meeting. Also present were heads of relevant departments including the Party and Government Office, Propaganda Department of the Party Committee, Student Affairs Department of the Party Committee, Security Department of the Party Committee, Youth League Committee, Undergraduate School, Information Construction and Management Office, and Office of Logistics Service, as well as new undergraduate representatives of the Class of 2026 from all schools. The forum was presided over by Li Hongyan.

At the forum, drawing on what they had seen, heard, and felt since entering university, the new student representatives spoke freely about campus culture development, efforts to foster ethnic unity and progress, campus environment and logistics services, academic development and growth planning, and other topics. They shared their growth and gains and put forward practical suggestions. Their remarks reflected genuine affection for the university, thoughtful reflections on the times, and a sense of responsibility for the future. Heads of the relevant functional depa

Forum Scene. Photo by Zhou Xumin

After listening to the students' remarks and the on-the-spot responses from department heads, Xu Yeqin engaged warmly with the students. Taking as his starting point the question of our times — "What is a university for?" — he began by asking, "What do you come to university for, and what kind of person will you become after graduation?" He noted that university is a critical stage for honing skills and growing into mature, well-rounded adults. He encouraged the students to stay grounded and make their university life full, warm, and rewarding, while keeping their ideals alive, integrating "personal aspirations" into the "greater good", and cultivating deep affection for family and country. In light of the university's development plan and the realities of students' growth, Xu Yeqin put forward three expectations for the students. First, break through by thinking: dig deep into the major and make independent thinking the defining feature of youth. Second, forge ahead through solid work: pursue moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic and labor development, and build solid capabilities by tackling problems head-on. Third, strengthen the nation through unity: embrace harmony amid diversity, consciously foster a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, and strive to be a united and enterprising young student of the new era.

Xu Yeqin Talks with Students. Photo by Zhou Xumin

In her closing remarks, Li Hongyan stated that the university adheres to the philosophy of "effective management and limited service" and is building a campus governance system based on shared development, shared governance, and shared benefits. She hoped all students would actively participate in campus development and offer suggestions, support and accommodate one another in daily life, move forward in step with the university, and build consensus and achieve mutual growth through two-way interaction.

It is understood that the university will incorporate students' comments and suggestions into a work ledger, clarify responsibilities and provide timely feedback, ensuring that every concern receives a response and every matter is followed through. In this way, the university will truly bring the "student-centered" philosophy to students' side and into the details of daily life.

Editor-in-charge: Liu Qiong Reviewed by: Lei Changsheng Uploaded by: Liu Hong Release Date: October 11, 2026