8 November 2018

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) held its University Name Launching Ceremony today (8 November). Witnessed by the members of HSUHK Board of Governors and Council as well as hundreds of teaching and administrative staff, students and alumni, Ms Louisa Cheang, Chairman of the Board of Governors of HSUHK; Professor Simon Ho, President of HSUHK; Professor Gilbert Fong, Provost; Dr and Mrs Tzu-Leung Ho and Mr Thomas Liang, representatives of the two founding families; Mr C K Li, Student Union President; and Mr Dicky Yuen, Alumni Association Chairman, unveiled the name plaque of the new university and toasted to HSUHK’s future success.

Chairman Louisa Cheang said, “The landmark achievement of acquiring university status is due to the tireless efforts of many of you here today, as well as crucial support from the Government, particularly the Education Bureau. On behalf of the Board of Governors, I wish to express sincere thanks to President Ho and the management team, the Council, faculty members and staff, students, alumni and donors, as well as countless other supporters and friends over the years who have helped this institution uphold the values of the founders and reach new heights. Our mission to become a leading private liberal-arts-oriented university in the region reflects our long-term objective – to help young people to reach their potential as future leaders and socially responsible citizens.”

President Simon Ho remarked, “I am so delighted to witness such an important historic moment of HSUHK with all of you today. Acquiring the university title has been the common dream of the HSMC family. After eight years of hard work, we finally made it. Apart from saying a wholehearted thank you to the HKSAR Government for their support and recognition, to HSMC’s Board Governors and Council Members for their leadership, and to students and colleagues for their concerted efforts, we are also indebted to the founders of our predecessor Hang Seng School of Commerce (HSSC) and Hang Seng Management College (HSMC), including the late Dr Ho Sin Hang and the late Dr Lee Quo Wei for their broad vision, strong conviction, and selfless contributions to the founding of HSSC 38 years ago. I believe that our attainment of the university title will bring new impetus to the development of higher education in Hong Kong and benefit more students in the years to come. This can help foster further educational development by capitalising on human resources and wisdom for the betterment of the society.”

The current batch of graduates will receive their graduation certificates bearing the new university name and logo at the Graduation Ceremony on 5 December this year. HSMC alumni will receive letters issued by HSUHK certifying that The Chief Executive in Council approved the university status of HSMC on 30 October 2018, and HSMC has been renamed “The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong”.