Hanyang University launches Shandong Alumni Association to expand global student network

Hanyang University alums pose during the inaugural ceremony of the Shandong International Alumni Association at the InterContinental Qingdao Hotel in Qingdao, China, Dec. 20. Courtesy of Hanyang University

Hanyang University held the inaugural ceremony of its Shandong International Alumni Association in Qingdao on Dec. 20, bringing together alums from China’s Shandong region as part of its broader effort to expand its global international student network, the university said Monday.

The Shandong association marks the university’s fourth international alum group, following the launch of associations in Shanghai in 2023, Beijing in 2024 and Malaysia in November this year.

The university noted that the launch of the Shandong chapter reflects its continued efforts to build and strengthen international student alum communities across overseas regions.

Around 90 people attended the ceremony, including local alums, university officials and the head of the Korean alum association.

Zhang Yafei, a member of the class of 2011 who earned a master’s degree in cultural contents studies, was appointed the inaugural president of the Shandong association. Si Xiaoyu, a 2021 graduate with a master’s degree in management information systems, was appointed auditor.

Presidents of the previously established Shanghai and Beijing associations also attended the ceremony. They agreed to strengthen cooperation among regional international alum groups across China to build a more robust global network.

Hanyang University said it plans to expand support so that more international alums can connect and grow together through its networks, adding that it will continue to expand and strengthen overseas international alum communities in the future.