The predecessor of Huazhong Normal University, Zhonghua University, was the first private university in China, which trained outstanding talents such as Yun, Chen Tanqiu and Guang Weiran, and created the largest intellectual group in Central and South China during the Republic of China. 20 12 is the 0/00th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese University.

"19 12 may 13, on the occasion of the revolution of 1911, Chen Shicheng founded the first private university in China-Zhonghua University." The famous educator Chen's family devoted all their money to establishing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary modern private university with universities, primary and secondary schools and women's departments, providing more than 28,000 learning opportunities. China University's school-running spirit of striving for Excellence and patriotism is a precious spiritual wealth for future generations.