Xiamen University 192 1 was founded by Mr. Chen Jiageng, a famous patriotic overseas Chinese leader, and was praised by Comrade Mao Zedong as "the flag of overseas Chinese and the glory of the nation". It is the first comprehensive private university founded by overseas Chinese in the modern education history of China.

Mr. Chen Jiageng, the president, founded Xiamen University with sole investment and supported Xiamen University 16 years. In the face of economic depression, Chen Jiageng still said, "I would rather sell my property than support Xiamen University".

The school motto, school song, school emblem and school motto all define the concept of "self-improvement and Excellence". The lyrics of this school song are written by Zheng and composed by famous musicians. The school emblem was personally determined by Mr. Chen Jiageng and is still in use today; The school motto is "self-improvement, stop at perfection"

19 19 In August, Cai Yuanpei, Huang Yanpei, Wang Jingwei, Guo Bingwen, Hu Dunfu, Huang Wan, Deng, etc. 10 were appointed as Shanghai preparatory staff.

19 19 10 The first meeting of the preparatory committee for private Xiamen University was held in 10, and the outline of Xiamen University was drawn up. Deng was elected as the first president of Xiamen University, Zheng as the provost and He Gonggan as the general manager.

On April 6th, 192 1, the opening ceremony of private Jimei school of Xiamen University was held, and the first overseas Chinese-run university in China was announced.

At the beginning, the school had two departments: Teachers College and Business School. There are two subjects in normal schools, namely, no harmony and reason. The academic system is two years of preparatory course and four years of undergraduate course.

192 1- 1937 private and entrepreneurship

On July 4th, Lin Wenqing accepted the invitation of Mr. Chen Jiageng and took over the post of President of Xiamen University.

During the period when President Lin Wenqing was in charge of the school, a multi-disciplinary comprehensive university was initially established. By June, 1930, there were 5 colleges and 2 1 department.

Under the auspices of President Lin Wenqing, the school takes "self-improvement, stop at perfection" as its motto, devotes itself to administrative management and discipline construction, and has invested heavily in hiring famous professors and scholars. At that time, a group of talents and celebrities gathered, such as:

Writers and masters of Chinese studies: Shen Jianshi, Lin Yutang and Lu Xun.

Philosopher: Zhang Yi (1927, 165438+ 10-1929, vice president)

Linguists: Tai Jingnong, Chen Yan.

Historians: Xue Yongshu and Zheng Dekun.

Anthropologist: Shi Luguo (Russia)

Sociologist: Xu Jinsheng

Mathematician: Jiang Lifu

Physicists: Hu, Zhu Zhidi, Sun Guiding, Tong Xici, Zhong Luzhai.

Jurist: Huang Kaizong, Zhaorong District

Political scientists: Wang Shifu, Ding Zuoshao.

Accounting: Zheng Shilu, Chen Deheng

Bankers: Feng and Zhu Baoxun

1922 In February, the board of directors of private Xiamen University was formally established, with Chen Jiageng as the permanent director, Chen Jingxian (Chen Jiageng's younger brother) as the director and Lin Wenqing as the ex officio director.

On may 1935 and 10, the school board was re-established, with Chen Jiageng as a permanent director and ex officio director, Wang Jingwei,,, Wang Shijie, Huang and Zeng as honorary directors, and Chen Yanqian, Li Juncheng, Huang Tingyuan, Huang Boquan and Hong Chaohuan as school directors.

1937- 1945 Nation and Relocation during the Anti-Japanese War

On July 1937 and 1 day, at the request of Chen Jiageng, the Nanjing National Government agreed to change the private Xiamen University into a national university.

1937 On July 6th, Dr. Sabendong, a famous physicist and professor of Tsinghua University, was appointed President of Xiamen University.

1July 7, 937, War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression broke out. In order to ensure uninterrupted teaching, Xiamen University was moved to Changting, a mountain city in western Fujian, with the approval of the Ministry of Education. 1938 65438+1October 17, the school resumed classes in Changting, when the number of students was only 198.

During the eight years of running Changting, the school has hired many good teachers and scholars. On the one hand, Xiamen University students took an active part in the anti-Japanese national salvation movement, organized and established the "National Xiamen University Student Salvation Service Group" and other groups to participate in the struggle against Japanese aggressors; On the one hand, study hard, study hard, and seek knowledge in time. Students at school 1044.

From August 1940 to August 194 1, the Ministry of Education of the National Government held the first and second national academic competitions for college students, and Xiamen University ranked first and won the championship again. Xiamen University was awarded the National Medal by the National Government and the Ministry of Education, making it known as a "southern power".

1In the spring of 944, Professor Rylke of Newcastle University, American geographer Gertrude, member of the Royal Society and Professor of Biochemistry of Cambridge University visited the school successively, praising Xiamen University as the first university east of Calcutta. At that time, the Ministry of Education of the National Government called it "the highest institution in southeast China" and "one of the most complete universities in China".

Xiamen University made great achievements during its schooling in Changting, and won unanimous praise from all walks of life at that time. When the school moved back to Xiamen, all walks of life in Changting sent large plaques as "the power of the South".

April 6th 1940 (May 6th abroad) Xiamen University Alumni Association was announced.

1945- 1949 Xiamen Demobilization

On September 1945, the Executive Yuan of the National Government appointed Dr. Wang Deyao as President of the National Xiamen University.

1On April 6th, 946, President Wang Deyao published a Letter to the 25th Anniversary of Alumni, which put forward the concepts of "inclusiveness" and "freedom of academic thought", indicating that Xiamen University has the characteristics of opening up its schools.

1946 added the Department of Oceanography to the school, and 1947 gave it to the Department of International Trade. 1July, 948, the department of mechanical and electrical engineering was divided into two departments, and the school of science was also divided into the school of science and the school of engineering. So far, the school has expanded to five colleges, 18 department, and the school has formed a relatively complete discipline system focusing on humanities.

1949- 1966 building a new Xiamen university

1949 10 June 17, Xiamen was liberated. 1October 20th 10, Xiamen Military Management Committee appointed military representatives Wu Qiang and Xiao Feng to take over Xiamen University and form a new Xiamen University Party branch.

1950 in may, the central people's government appointed the economist professor Wang Yanan as the president of Xiamen university.

With profound academic attainments and profound knowledge, President Wang Yanan was the first person to spread Marxism and translate Das Kapital. He can correctly handle the relationship between politics and business, pay attention to improving teaching quality, care about students and the younger generation, and be good at discovering and cultivating talents. He is known as an educator who knows the value of people. Chen Jingrun, a famous mathematician, was discovered and cared for by him.

In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in order to meet the needs of economic construction for talents, the state adjusted the departments of colleges and universities. Xiamen University has also carried out a series of teaching and system reforms in accordance with national requirements. 1952, the national colleges and departments have been adjusted to become a comprehensive university of arts and sciences.

1July, 958 Xiamen University was decentralized to Fujian Province for management.

1963 In September, with the approval of the central government, Xiamen University was changed into a national key comprehensive university directly under the Ministry of Education.

1966- 1976 Ten years of turmoil, seeking development

1969 65438+On February 6th, four units, including the Military Management Group of the Ministry of Education, informed that Xiamen University would be decentralized to Fujian Province.

1976 10 In June, the Gang of Four collapsed, announcing the end of the "Cultural Revolution". At the same time, Xiamen University will turn a new page in the history of Xiamen University, and Xiamen University people will also write a new chapter in history.

1977-2006 reform and opening up, reappear brilliant.

1977, Comrade Ceng Ming was appointed Party Secretary of Xiamen University, and later served as President.

1977- 198 1 year list of leading members of the party and government at school:

Secretary of the Party Committee: Ceng Ming (1977- 1984)

Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee: Si Shouxing, Zhao Yuan and Xie Baiqiu.

Person in charge: Ceng Ming (April1978-February 1982)

Vice Presidents: Si Shouxing (part-time), Cai, (part-time), Wei, Tang and Fu Jialin.

1978 In February, Xiamen University was restored as a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education.

1In July 1995, Xiamen University entered the national "2 1 1 project" construction.

From 65438 to 0996, Xiamen University became one of the first 33 universities approved by the Ministry of Education to establish graduate schools.

1In April 1997, Xiamen University's "2 1 1 Project" passed the acceptance of experts organized by the Ministry of Education, and eight discipline projects were listed as key construction projects during the Ninth Five-Year Plan period.

In February, 20001year, it was listed as one of the key construction universities in the first phase of the national "985 Project".

On April 6th, 20001year, the foundation stone was laid for the construction of Zhangzhou Campus of Xiamen University.

In July, 20001,Xiamen university's "Ninth Five-Year Plan" and "21/project" construction projects passed the national acceptance with excellent results.

On June 5438+1October 2002, the Tenth Five-Year Plan and the "2 1 1 Project" of Xiamen University passed the acceptance by the expert group of the Ministry of Education.

In September 2003, the Zhangzhou Campus of Xiamen University officially opened.

In 2004, Xiamen University was listed as one of the key construction universities in the second phase of the National "985 Project".

In July 2004, Xiamen University was added as a middle school.

From June 5438 to October 2005 10, the undergraduate teaching of Xiamen University was rated as "excellent" in the evaluation of undergraduate teaching level in colleges and universities organized by the Ministry of Education.