From September 26 to 28, the 2025 Future University Alliance symposium was held at Xi’an Peihua University. Centered on the theme of “Building, Sharing, and Winning Together”, the conference brought together hosts, chairpersons, presidents, and leaders from teaching, research, and student affairs departments of member universities. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on pathways and prospects for achieving high-quality development in private higher education.
2025 “Future University Alliance” Preparatory Meeting of Board Member Institutions
On the evening of September 26, the 2025 Preparatory Meeting of Board Member Institutions of the “Future University Alliance” was successfully held, with representatives from 13 member universities in attendance. The meeting reviewed and discussed the “Draft Constitution of the Future University Alliance” and the “Draft Agreement for Joining the Future University Alliance”. Xi’an Peihua University was nominated as the new Executive President and Secretary-General of the Alliance, while Qingdao Huanghai University was nominated as the next-term Alliance President.
2025 “Future University Alliance” Second Board of Directors
Li Rui, Assistant to the President of Tianfu College of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Delivered the Work Report of the Previous Board of Directors
On the morning of September 27, the 2025 Board of Directors meeting of the “Future University Alliance” was held. The attendees heard the work report delivered by Tianfu College of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, the first-term Alliance President and Secretary-General institution, which provided a comprehensive review of the Alliance’s development and achievements. The Charter of the Future University Alliance was deliberated and officially adopted, laying an institutional foundation for the Alliance’s standardized operations. The meeting also reviewed and approved the new Executive President and Secretary-General institution, as well as the proposed list of the next-term Alliance President and Secretary-General institutions.
2025 “Future University Alliance” Conference Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony Was Presided over by Li Yingfang, President of Xi’an Peihua University
Jiang Bo, Chairman of Xi’an Peihua University, Delivered a Welcome Speech
At the subsequent opening session of the thematic seminar, Dr. Jiang Bo, Chairman of Xi’an Peihua University, delivered a speech on behalf of the host institution, extending a warm and enthusiastic welcome to all attendees. As a principal initiator of the Alliance, Chairman Jiang reviewed the evolution of the Future University Alliance, from its initial conception and gradual growth to its current steady development, and reiterated the founding vision and mission of the Alliance. He called on member institutions to break down barriers, build consensus, leverage their respective strengths, and deepen practical cooperation. By promoting resource sharing and collaborative innovation, the members can jointly address the challenges facing private higher education and work together to overcome obstacles to high-quality development, contributing wisdom and effort to the prosperity and advancement of private education.
Hao Lisheng, President of the Shaanxi Private Education Association, Delivered a Speech
In his speech, Hao Lisheng, President of the Shaanxi Private Education Association, highly praised the Alliance for its significant achievements in overcoming development bottlenecks for private universities and promoting resource co-construction and sharing, commending it as both an “engine” and a “benchmark” for the industry’s development. He expressed the hope that the Alliance would continue to serve as a “thought leader”, “resource integrator”, “technology enabler”, and “international bridge”, deepening industry-education integration, accelerating digital transformation, and cultivating more high-quality talent to become a “core force” supporting national strategies. He affirmed that the Shaanxi Private Education Association would continue to support the Alliance’s development and extended his best wishes for the conference’s success.
The New Members of the Alliance Jointly Signed the Membership Agreement
At the conference, the new Alliance members were introduced, and the membership agreements were signed, marking a further strengthening of the Future University Alliance and a continued expansion of its influence.
Plaque Presentation Ceremony for the New Alliance Members
Subsequently, Chairman Jiang Bo presented plaques to representatives of the new Alliance members, officially welcoming them into the Alliance family and marking the beginning of a new chapter of collaborative partnership.
Hu Junsheng, Executive Vice President of Xi’an Peihua University, Presided over the Keynote Presentation Session.
Keynote Presentation Session
During the “keynote presentation” session, five leaders and experts from different universities delivered insightful presentations. Zhao Wei, Director of the Strategy Office at Xi’an Peihua University, analyzed strategies for breaking through barriers to high-quality development in private higher education from the perspective of macro policies and evaluation. Qiu Zhengfeng, Executive Vice President of Huanghe Jiaotong University, shared practical experiences in talent cultivation at application-oriented universities aligned with national strategies. Gong Ji, Vice President of Nanning University, offered an in-depth analysis of the dialectical relationship between connotation development and distinctive features in universities. Zhang Jun, Assistant to President of Guangzhou Huashang College, focused on teaching evaluation reform and explained how big data technology can advance scientific management. Cai Liang, Deputy Party Secretary of Xi’an Peihua University, shared the university’s exploratory practices in cultivating the new generation through a “diverse integration, dual-drive” approach. The series of presentations were substantive, forward-looking, and thought-provoking, sparking deep resonance and lively discussions among the participants.
Group Photo of the New Alliance Council Members
That afternoon, the conference moved into the “Alliance Subcommittee Exchange” segment, with three parallel forums held simultaneously, taking the discussions to a deeper level.
The First Subforum of the 2025 “Future University Alliance” Conference
The first subforum, titled “High-Level Dialogue on the Future Development of Private Universities”, was hosted by Jiang Bo, Chairman of Xi’an Peihua University. Leaders from the Alliance universities engaged in strategic discussions and intellectual exchanges centered on the core theme of advancing private higher education toward high-quality, distinctive, and sustainable development.
The Second Subforum of the 2025 “Future University Alliance” Conference
The second subforum focused on “Teaching and Discipline Development” and was hosted by Zuo Jing, Director of Academic Affairs at Nanning University. Teaching and research leaders from various universities explored strategies for building future-oriented talent cultivation and discipline development systems, sharing practical experiences and jointly seeking innovative approaches.
The Third Subforum of the 2025 “Future University Alliance” Conference
The third subforum, themed “Building a Future-Oriented Higher Education Support System”, was chaired by Liu Xingquan, Director of the Technology Office at Chengdu University of Electronic Science and Technology. Leaders from member universities responsible for student affairs, international exchange, and faculty development gathered to engage in multi-dimensional discussions and share insights on strengthening support and safeguard systems.
This tightly scheduled and content-rich segment, combining high-level insights from the keynote reports with focused exchanges in the subforums, not only deepened members’ understanding of the current landscape and mission of private higher education but also fostered new consensus on collaborative problem-solving and shared success, injecting strong momentum into advancing the private higher education sector to a new level.
After the conclusion of all sessions, the host, Xi’an Peihua University, thoughtfully organized a cultural excursion. Through on-site visits around the campus, attendees gained a more comprehensive understanding of the university’s educational philosophy and campus culture. They also toured the Xi’an Branch of the National Version Museum, deepening their appreciation for Shaanxi’s rich cultural heritage.
Amid the profound transformations in education driven by the AI era and at a pivotal juncture in the development of private universities, the Future University Alliance was initiated in 2017 by Xi’an Peihua University, Chengdu University of Finance and Economics Tianfu College, and five other universities along with Mercer Data Co., Ltd. Since then, it has grown into an innovative higher education consortium of 13 member institutions. The Alliance has consistently upheld the banner of “innovation, openness, and sharing”, aiming not only to facilitate inter-university resource exchange and credit recognition, but also to lead a forward-looking transformation of the educational ecosystem. By building a comprehensive collaborative framework—from shared teaching resources and joint research platforms to student exchanges and joint applications for master’s programs—the Alliance has enabled its members to shift from “individual advancement” to “coordinated group progress”. Its practice directly addresses the modern demand for high-quality, application-oriented talent, aiming to answer the pressing challenges of high-quality, sustainable, and distinctive development in private higher education. This initiative opens new paths and sets new benchmarks for the transformation and elevation of China’s private universities, marking a new stage where private institutions move forward collectively toward collaborative innovation and co-creating the future.
The second-term member institutions of the Future University Alliance (in no particular order) are:
Chengdu College of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Guangzhou Huashang College
Guangzhou Nanfang College
Haikou College of Economics
Huanghe Jiaotong University
Nanning University
Qingdao Huanghai University
Applied Technology College of Suzhou University of Science and Technology
Wuchang University of Technology
Tianfu College of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
Yangguang College
Zhengzhou Shengda University of Economics, Business & Management
Xi’an Peihua University
