On June 15, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Chung Yuan Christian University held its 66th graduation ceremony. For the first time, the “Holistic Virtue Award” was presented at the ceremony, honoring Chemistry Department graduate Lai Chunyong. Lai, who served as a volunteer firefighter in his spare time, successfully saved a critically ill patient with his emergency medical skills, embodying the spirit of holistic development. Additionally, the distinguished alumnus of the Business Administration Department and current NVIDIA Global Vice President and General Manager of Taiwan, Lisa Su, was invited as the guest speaker. She encouraged the graduates to love themselves, strive to become better, and embrace a brilliant future.
Chung Yuan Christian University announced that there were a total of 3,928 graduates in the 2023-2024 academic year. Among them was Zhou Yixiang, an 89-year-old graduate from the Institute of Religious Studies, who completed a 90,000-word thesis in just two years to earn his master’s degree, exemplifying lifelong learning for the younger students. The “Master’s Degree Program in Intelligent Computing and Big Data” produced its first batch of graduates, equipped with cutting-edge knowledge in artificial intelligence, big data analysis, and quantum computing, making them highly sought-after talents in the tech industry.
Lisa Su encouraged Chung Yuan Christian University students to “love themselves and become better versions of themselves.” She highlighted that the young students possess the advantage of youth and limitless possibilities. She emphasized that if they love themselves and strive to improve, good things will come their way. According to her, people who love themselves do five things: practice self-discipline, continuously learn, engage in self-exploration, take responsibility for themselves, and pursue their passions with enthusiasm. She shared that during her time in the first cohort of Chung Yuan’s Business Administration graduate program, she was influenced by her professors and decided early on to pursue a career in marketing. Lisa Su expressed her fortune in working at NVIDIA, whose core values align with hers, including innovation, teamwork, integrity, speed and agility, and the pursuit of excellence. She believes these are the values and beliefs that graduates should carry into their careers.
Chung Yuan Christian University President Ying-Ming Li stated at the ceremony that the university was founded with the Christian love for the world and adheres to the philosophy of holistic education. This approach aims to equip students not only with professional knowledge but also with liberal arts and interdisciplinary skills. He emphasized that with these liberal arts and interdisciplinary foundations, students can continually transform their specialized knowledge into the ability to solve future problems. He hopes Chung Yuan graduates can become well-rounded talents with a future-oriented, “slasher” π-shaped development. President Li pointed out that in the face of rapidly evolving technology, graduates should constantly engage, learn, understand, and reflect on these advancements, using technology as tools to embrace and change the world without being dominated or resisting it.
Chung Yuan Christian University Chemistry Department graduate Lai Chunyong is a member of the “Emergency Medical Services Club” and holds an intermediate emergency medical technician (EMT) certification. He also serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Fudan Unit. Earlier this year, during an emergency rescue operation involving a patient with cardiac arrest, Lai administered chest compressions and defibrillation on-site, successfully restoring the patient’s spontaneous circulation. The patient, who later recovered and was discharged from the hospital, expressed gratitude and praised Lai for his professional and composed handling of the situation. In recognition of his actions, the university awarded him the “Holistic Virtue Award” during the graduation ceremony.
Lai Chunyong expressed his gratitude to the university for the honor, saying that it deepened his understanding of the value and significance of emergency medical services as a continuation of love and responsibility. After graduation, he plans to attend Monash University in Australia to study Emergency Health and further enhance his skills. Lai hopes to use his expertise to help more people, living up to the honor and expectations bestowed upon him.
Chung Yuan Christian University announced that according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings, it ranks 15th among all public and private universities in the country. Notably, it ranks 9th nationally in the “Graduate Employability” indicator. The university adheres to the educational philosophy of understanding that each person has different endowments, character, abilities, and environments. Therefore, fully realizing individual potential is considered success. With this philosophy, Chung Yuan Christian University is dedicated to nurturing interdisciplinary talents who will contribute to the nation and society, benefiting humanity.
