The effervescence of April brings budding flowers and green leaves. On behalf of the university, I extend our greetings to all faculty, students and alumni at home and abroad as Tsinghua approaches its 110th anniversary. To all members and friends of the Tsinghua community who are long term supporters of Tsinghua and its development, we express our heartfelt gratitude.
Eleven decades ago, in a time fraught with deep civil unrest and international aggression, Tsinghua was born. Since its establishment, self-improvement for the betterment of the nation, and an unyielding character, have been deeply ingrained into the mindset of Tsinghua people. Adhering to the ideal of saving the country through promoting scientific development, Tsinghua, starting as a preparatory school for those students who were sent by the government to study in the United States, was transformed into a university for the people – an autonomous modern university for education and learning.
The University motto of "self-discipline and social commitment”, its ethos of "actions speak louder than words", its style of " rigorous, diligent and truth-seeking ", and its spirit of "dedication to the country and pursuit of excellence” define Tsinghua people, shaping their values, quality and essence. They make our community what it is. As generations of Tsinghua people contribute their vital knowledge, energy and spirit for the motherland and the people, the University, with its strong roots and foundations, progresses along the road to being a world-class university with Chinese characteristics.
