CNU Celebrates 72nd Anniversary of Its Founding

2024-06-06 김종효 수습기자 / 문시은 수습기자

CNU President Jung Sungtaek delivers his commemorative speech to mark the university's 72nd founding anniversary during the celebration ceremony at Minjumaru on June 5.

On June 5, Chonnam National University (CNU) commemorated the 72nd anniversary of its founding with a celebration ceremony at the University Auditorium, Minjumaru. Around 300 attendees, including CNU president, president of the CNU Alumni Association, faculty, students, alumni, and local residents, gathered to reflect on the university's history, current achievements, and future vision.
During the ceremony, the Hugwang Academic Award was awarded to Choi Jae-chun, a chair professor at Ewha Womans University. Distinguished alumni and professors who have enhanced the university’s reputation were honored with awards, such as the Honorary Yongbong Grand Awards and the Yongbong Academic Awards. Additionally, 278 faculty members received awards for excellence, and 145 were recognized for their long-term service.
President Jung Sungtaek said in his commemorative speech, “Founded in 1952 after the end of the Korean War, Chonnam National University has devoted itself to nurturing talent for national development. Now it is time to soar towards the 100th anniversary of our founding. We will strive to cultivate ‘confident and free CNU members’ who contribute to human civilization.”

Hugwang Academic Award Winner Choe Jae-chun, chair professor at Ewha Womans University, receives the award from CNU President Jung Sungtaek.

Winners of the Yongbong Academic Awards pose for a picture with President Jung Sungtake (left) and Vice President of Research Kim Soo-hyung (first from the right).

By Kim Jong-hyo, Cub Reporter
Moon Si-eun, Cub Reporter