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Nankai University (Simplified Chinese: 南开大学; Traditional Chinese: 南開大學; pinyin: Nánkāi Dàxué) is a public university in Tianjin, P.R. China. It is among the most famous universities in China. A motto (from Italian) is a phrase or a short list of words meant formally to describe the general motivation or intention of an entity, social group, or organization. ... The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... A public school, has two distinct meanings: elementary or secondary school supported and administered by state and local officials or in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, a private boarding school, generally not coeducational, that prepares students for the university. ... University President is the title of the highest ranking officer within a university, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Chancellor or rector. ... A faculty is a division within a university. ... In some educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelors degree. ... Degree ceremony at Cambridge. ...   (Chinese: ; pinyin: TiānjÄ«n; Postal map spelling: Tientsin) is one of the four municipalities of the Peoples Republic of China. ... The city of San Francisco, an example of an urban area. ... A website (or Web site) is a collection of web pages, images, videos and other digital assets and hosted on a particular domain or subdomain on the World Wide Web. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Traditional Chinese (Traditional Chinese: 正體字/繁體字, Simplified Chinese: 正体字/繁体字) refers to one of two standard sets of printed Chinese characters. ... It has been suggested that Pinyin method be merged into this article or section. ...   (Chinese: ; pinyin: TiānjÄ«n; Postal map spelling: Tientsin) is one of the four municipalities of the Peoples Republic of China. ...

Founded in 1919 by renowned patriotic educationist Zhang Boling (1876-1951) and Yan Fansun (1860-1920), Nankai University is a member of the Nankai serial schools. It is the alma mater of former Chinese Premier and key historical figure Zhou Enlai. Year 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... Zhang Boling (Pinyin: Chang Po-Ling) (1876-1951) was the founder of Nankai University. ... Nankai refers to the series of schools founded in China by the famous patriotic-educationists Zhang Boling(张伯苓) (1876-1951) and Yan Fansun(严范孙) (1860-1920). ... Zhou Enlai (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Chou En-lai) (March 5, 1898 – January 8, 1976), a prominent Communist Party of China leader, was Premier of the Peoples Republic of China from 1949 until his death in January 1976, and Chinas foreign minister from 1949 to...

History

Founded as a private institution, Nankai's scale was limited at its inception partly due to the fact that it received no funding from the government, with only 3 departments (liberal arts, science, and business) and 96 students. It was noted particularly for its courses which were taught in full English using foreign curriculum and textbooks. By 1937, Nankai had expanded into a university of 3 colleges, 13 departments, and 2 research institutes, and boasted 429 students and 110 faculty and staff members. It was compared to be “The North Star of Higher Learning”. In accordance with its motto of “Dedication to the public interests, acquisition of all-round capability and aspiration for progress with each passing day”, the University has produced batches of prominent talents such as late Premier Zhou Enlai, Dr. Shiing-Shen Chern, Dr. Ta-You Wu and Mr. Cao Yu. The well-known Nankai Institute of Economics was established in 1927 and soon became one of the most prominent in China being the first non-foreign entity to calculate a Chinese Consumer Price Index. Look up English, english in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Year 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Chen Xingshen Shiing-Shen Chern (陳省身; pinyin: Chén XǐngshÄ“n; October 26, 1911 – December 3, 2004) was a Chinese-American mathematician, one of the leading differential geometers of the twentieth century. ... Chinese-born atomic and nuclear theoretical physicist (1907-2000) who worked in the United States, Canada, mainland China, and Taiwan. ... Cao Yu (Chinese: 曹禺, pinyin: Cáo YÇ”, Wade-Giles: Tsao Yü) was the literary name of Wan Jiabao (萬家寶 / 万家宝; Wade-Giles: Wan Chia-pao) (Tianjin, China; September 24, 1910 - Beijing; December 13, 1996). ...

In July 1937, during the Sino-Japanese War, Nankai campus was severely damaged by Japanese bombings. About two-thirds of the school buildings were destroyed including its library which was deliberately burnt down by the Japanese Imperial Army. A number of the school's artifacts, including the university bell were looted and remains in Japanese museums till this day. In August 1937, Nankai University, Peking University and Tsinghua University united together and formed the National Changsha Provisional University, which later moved to Kunming and renamed as the National Southwestern Associated University. In 1946, after the war, Nankai returned to Tianjin and became a national university. At that time, Nankai had four schools (Liberal Arts, Science, Political Science and Economics, and Engineering) and 16 departments. The Second Sino-Japanese War was a major invasion of eastern China by Japan preceding and during World War II. It ended with the surrender of Japan in 1945. ... Year 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Peking University (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: BÄ›ijÄ«ng Dàxué), colloquially known in Chinese as Beida (北大, BÄ›idà), was established in 1898, and is one of the oldest universities in China. ... Tsinghua University, (Simplified Chinese: , Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Qinghuá Dàxué) is a university in Beijing, China. ... Lake Dianchi An old wooden house and a modern skyscraper in the background. ... When the war broke between China and Japan in 1937, Tsinghua University, Peking University and Nankai University, merged to form Changsha Temporary University in Changsha, and later National Southwestern Associated University (西南聯合大學) in Kunming. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...   (Chinese: ; pinyin: TiānjÄ«n; Postal map spelling: Tientsin) is one of the four municipalities of the Peoples Republic of China. ...

After the establishment of the People's Republic of China, Nankai was readjusted and became a comprehensive university with emphasis on the arts and sciences.

Present

A key multidisciplinary university directly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, Nankai University has long been given much attention by the central government. Nankai University is considered a comprehensive university with a complete curriculum that includes the humanities, natural sciences, technology, life sciences, medical sciences and the arts. The University believes in the equal importance of the sciences and the liberal arts, laying a strong foundation with practical and creative characteristics. Nankai University has a well-balanced faculty team in age and specialties, being equipped with excellent academic capability and creative spirit.

Nankai, as of the end of 2006, has 18 colleges and schools, and offers 71 bachelor's degree programs, 206 master's degree programs, and 117 Ph.D. programs. Nankai's mathematics, chemistry, history, business and economics programs are among the best in China. The total enrollment stood at approximately 12,000 undergraduate students and 9000 graduate students. Nowadays, Nankai is among the top ten universities in China.

Nankai University has broad international communications by establishing exchanging and collaborative relationships with more than 200 universities and academic institutions. Nobel Laureates Chen Ning Yang, Tsung-Dao Lee, Samuel Chao Chung Ting, Robert A. Mundell, and Reinhard Selton as well as former President of Korea Kim Dae Jung and former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger were all conferred Honorary Professors of Nankai University. Many other world-known scholars and entrepreneurs have been invited as Visiting Professors of Nankai University. Nankai University, attracting a large number of talented Mathematicians known home and abroad, has thus become one of the most famous mathematician centers in the world. Zhen-Ning Franklin Yang (Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ) (born 22 September[1], 1922) is a Chinese American physicist who worked on statistical mechanics and symmetry principles. ... U.S. government photo Tsung-Dao Lee (李政道 Pinyin: Lǐ Zhèngdào) (born November 24, 1926) is a Chinese American physicist who did work on high energy particle physics, symmetry principles, and statistical mechanics. ... Samuel Chao Chung Ting (丁肇中 pinyin: Dīng Zhàozhōng; Wade-Giles: Ting¹ Chao⁴-chung¹) (born January 27, 1936) is a Michigan-born Chinese American physicist who received the Nobel Prize in 1976 for the discovery of the subatomic J particle with Burton Richter. ... Robert Alexander Mundell (born October 24, 1932) is a Canadian economist who graduated from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. ... Kim Dae-jung (born January 6, 1926) is a former South Korean president and the 2000 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, the first winner of a Nobel to hail from Korea [1]. A Roman Catholic since 1957, he has been called the Nelson Mandela of Asia [2] and was a symbol... Henry Alfred Kissinger (born Heinz Alfred Kissinger on May 27, 1923 in Fürth) is a German-born American diplomat, and 1973 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. ...

Presidents

• Zhang Boling: 1919-1948
• He Lian(Acting): 1948-1957
• Yang Shixian: 1957-1969, 1979-1981
• Zang Boping: 1978
• Teng Weizao: 1981-1986
• Mu Guoguang: 1986-1995
• Hou Zixin: 1995-2006
• Rao Zihe: 2006-

Zhang Boling (Pinyin: Chang Po-Ling) (1876-1951) was the founder of Nankai University. ...

Famous alumni

• Zhou Enlai,first and most respected Premier of the People's Republic of China
• Shiing-Shen Chern,Leading differential geometers of 20th century
• Ta-You Wu, Former President of the Academia Sinica, Republic of China
• Cao Yu,China's most important playwriter of 20th century
• Chen Ning Yang, Nobel Prize Laureate in physics
• Tungsheng Liu, Tyler Laureate, Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement

Zhou Enlai (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Chou En-lai) (March 5, 1898 – January 8, 1976), a prominent Communist Party of China leader, was Premier of the Peoples Republic of China from 1949 until his death in January 1976, and Chinas foreign minister from 1949 to... The Premier ( Chinese: 总理 pinyin: zŏnglĭ), sometimes referred to as the Prime Minister, is the Chairman of the State Council of the Peoples Republic of China and head of Central Peoples Government. ... Chen Xingshen Shiing-Shen Chern (陳省身; pinyin: Chén XǐngshÄ“n; October 26, 1911 – December 3, 2004) was a Chinese-American mathematician, one of the leading differential geometers of the twentieth century. ... See also Contributors to the mathematical background for general relativity. ... Chinese-born atomic and nuclear theoretical physicist (1907-2000) who worked in the United States, Canada, mainland China, and Taiwan. ... The Academia Sinica (Chinese:中央研究院; pinyin: Zhōngyāng Yánjiùyuàn; Latin, Chinese Academy), headquartered in the Nangang district of Taipei, is the national academy for the Republic of China on Taiwan. ... Motto: Three Principles of the People (三民主義 San-min Chu-i) Anthem: National Anthem of the Republic of China Capital Taipei (de facto)  Nanking (de jure)1  Largest city Taipei Official languages Mandarin (GuóyÇ”) Government Semi-presidential system  - President Chen Shui-bian  - Vice President Annette Lu  - Premier Su Tseng-chang... Cao Yu (Chinese: 曹禺, pinyin: Cáo YÇ”, Wade-Giles: Tsao Yü) was the literary name of Wan Jiabao (萬家寶 / 万家宝; Wade-Giles: Wan Chia-pao) (Tianjin, China; September 24, 1910 - Beijing; December 13, 1996). ... Zhen-Ning Franklin Yang (Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ) (born 22 September[1], 1922) is a Chinese American physicist who worked on statistical mechanics and symmetry principles. ... The Nobel Prizes (Swedish: ) are awards in physics, chemistry, literature, peace, and physiology or medicine. ... The Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement is an award for environmental science, energy, and medicine. ...

See also

• List of universities in Mainland China

The following is a list of universities in Mainland China. ...

External links

• Official website
• Chern Institute of Mathematics