On May 13, 2026, Liaoning University (LNU)’s 2025-2026 Commendation Ceremony for Outstanding Students and Groups, themed “Youth Models, Striving for the Future”, was held at the auditorium of the Chongshan Campus. Pan Yishan, Secretary of the University Party Committee, attended and delivered a speech. Yu Miaojie, Deputy Secretary of the University Party Committee and President, addressed the ceremony. Zhang Hongxin, Deputy Secretary of the University Party Committee, presided over the event. University leaders Huo Chunhui, Wang Peng, Qiu Huanguang and Lu Hui were also present.

Pan Yishan, Secretary of the University Party Committee, delivered a speech

In his speech, Pan Yishan, on behalf of the University Party Committee, extended congratulations to the honored students and collectives, high respect to the hardworking faculty and staff, and sincere gratitude to parents for their support to the university. He pointed out that holding the commendation ceremony on the 10th anniversary of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech at the symposium on philosophy and social sciences work is not only a recognition of advanced role models in the past year, but also a practical implementation of the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech.

Pan Yishan put forward five expectations for young students, encouraging them to be a decent person, study diligently, work earnestly, explore bravely, and keep fit. Firstly, “being a decent person is a lifelong task.” Students must stick to their bottom line as the fundamental principle of life, care for others to show warmth, and bear the responsibility for the country to demonstrate vision; bottom line, warmth and vision constitute the essence of being a decent person. They should learn from role models around them, integrate their personal aspirations into the greater cause of the nation, embed personal growth into national needs, cherish patriotism, and take on responsibilities courageously. Secondly, “don’t just play with mobile phones, but master real skills.” They should earnestly learn academic knowledge, turn class notes into knowledge maps, and develop solid capabilities to solve real-world problems; genuine competence is earned through diligence, tempering and perseverance, rather than coming out of nowhere, so they should become proficient experts through constant practice. Thirdly, “don’t stay in dorms, go out and engage in practical things.” They should step off campus to experience real situations, enter society to identify actual problems, and stand at the forefront to pursue practical innovation; classrooms should connect with fields, assignments should turn into solutions, they should write academic papers on the land and apply achievements to benefit rural families, achieving true excellence through trials and hardships. Fourthly, “dare to explore and experiment, and don’t fear failure.” As LNU students, they should carry the “eldest son spirit,” dare to innovate and pioneer, and act as pioneers and vital forces; they should strive to solve problems when seeing them, tackle tough issues when encountering them, gain experience from failures and change the world through striving. Fifthly, “health is the foundation of all endeavors, so don’t overdraw your life.” They should establish the philosophy of health first, form a habit of regular exercise, gain the ability to control their physical condition, stay bright‑eyed, energetic and passionate about work, and march on the journey of life with strong physiques.

Yu Miaojie, Deputy Secretary of the University Party Committee and President, delivered a speech

In his address, President Yu Miaojie sent messages to all LNU students. He urged students to follow the examples of youth role models, foster patriotism and closely link personal development with national rejuvenation and Liaoning’s revitalization. He encouraged them to grasp the opportunities of the times, align their efforts with national and local demands, and devote themselves to scientific innovation, rural revitalization and community governance. He also emphasized cherishing time, studying diligently and participating in practices, striving to become high-quality talents capable of shouldering the mission of national rejuvenation and meeting the development needs of the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

Zhang Hongxin, Deputy Secretary of the University Party Committee, presided over the ceremony

At the ceremony, honors were awarded for various achievements, including national university discipline competitions, China International College Students’ Innovation Competition, Challenge Cup National College Students’ Extracurricular Academic and Technological Works Competition, National College Students’ Career Planning Competition, LNU “Role Models Around Us” Scholarship, Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship, and the Communist Youth League awards for “Two Red, Two Excellent and One Advanced” honors.

 

Pan Yishan presented awards to representatives of LNU Red Flag (Advanced) Youth League Committees

Pan Yishan presented awards to representatives of Excellent League Cadres of LNU

Yu Miaojie presented awards to representatives of LNU Red Flag (Advanced) Youth League Branches

Yu Miaojie presented awards to representatives of National Scholarship recipients (PhD students)

Zhang Hongxin presented awards to representatives of National Scholarship recipients (Master students)

Zhang Hongxin presented awards to representatives of National Scholarship recipients (Undergraduate students)

Huo Chunhui presented awards to representatives of Liaoning Provincial Government Scholarship recipients

Wang Peng presented awards to representatives of LNU “Role Models Around Us” winners

Qiu Huanguang presented awards to representatives of winners of the “Challenge Cup” Competition and National College Students’ Career Planning Competition

Lu Hui presented awards to representatives of winners of National University Discipline Competitions and China International College Students’ Innovation Competition

University leaders presented awards to representatives of award-winning groups and individuals respectively. Student representatives, including Deng Xiaoying (competition winner), Cheng Yuxuan (“Role Model Around Us” winner), Xu Jiayi, Wang Linlin and Zhuang Hongbin (National Scholarship recipients), shared their growth stories, inspiring fellow students to keep pursuing knowledge and moving forward bravely in practice.

This commendation ceremony is not only a coronation of honors, but also a spiritual enlightenment and ideological mobilization. It motivates LNU students to take advanced models as examples, integrate personal ideals into the cause of the Party and the country, the vital practice of Liaoning’s all-round revitalization, and the university’s efforts in promoting the “Three Initiatives” educational philosophy and integrated education. With firmer faith, higher spirit and more practical actions, LNU students will write a new chapter worthy of youth, the times and the people on the broad stage of the new era.

 

    

Present at the ceremony were members of the Standing Committee of the University Party Committee, the Assistant to the President, heads of relevant units, Party and government leaders of student training units, as well as faculty and student representatives. Meanwhile, some faculty and students watched the live broadcast at the branch venues — the Jonathan KS Choi Hall on Puhe Campus and the Library Lecture Hall on Wusheng Campus.