Henan University

Henan University
河南大学
Motto 明德,新民,止于至善[1]
Motto in English
To illustrate illustrious virtue; to renovate the people; and to rest in the highest excellence[2]
Type Public university
Established 1912 (1912)
President Lou Yuangong[3]
Administrative staff
4,200[4]
Students 60,000[4]
Postgraduates 10,000[4]
Location Kaifeng, Henan, China
34°48′45.8″N 114°21′49.3″E / 34.812722°N 114.363694°E / 34.812722; 114.363694Coordinates: 34°48′45.8″N 114°21′49.3″E / 34.812722°N 114.363694°E / 34.812722; 114.363694
Campus Two campuses: old (original) and new (opened in 2002)
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Website www.henu.edu.cn

Henan University (simplified Chinese: 河南大学; traditional Chinese: 河南大學; pinyin: Hénán Dàxué) is a public university in Kaifeng, Henan, China.

History

Founded in 1912, Henan University is one of the oldest universities in China.[5] It was originally named the Preparatory School for Further Study in Europe and America. Afterwards it was renamed Zhongzhou University (1923), Henan Zhongshan University (1927), Provincial Henan University (1930), and National Henan University (1942).[6]

References

  1. "School Seal, Motto & Spirit (in Chinese)". Henan U. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  2. "The Motto Of Henan University". Henan U. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  3. "The Party Secretary and President". Henan U. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  4. 1 2 3 "Henan U. Profile (in Chinese)". Henan U. October 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
  5. "Henan U. Profile (in Chinese)". Henan U. June 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  6. "An Introduction to Henan University". Henan U. Retrieved 2014-06-30.

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