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Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) welcomed nearly 1,700 new students at its 2026 Convocation Ceremony on September 8. Chaired by Dr. Eric Yang, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the ceremony was also livestreamed, allowing families, alumni, friends and other members of the WKU community to join the celebration remotely.       The ceremony opened with the national anthems of the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America. Dr. Li Xiaonian, Chancellor of WKU, delivered the keynote…

Plants cannot move. Faced with harsh environments such as high temperatures, severe cold, and drought, how do they sense danger, initiate defenses, and yet achieve "precise regulation without overreacting"? This is not only a fundamental scientific question in botany but also concerns the core of crop stress resistance breeding—solving this puzzle could provide a completely new technological path for food security. Recently, the project "The role of adenylate cyclases in fine-tuning hormone sign…

“Chinamaxxing”, a viral new term, has recently taken global social media by storm. Cityscapes, daily life and technological advances seen online are bringing a new generation closer to China. For many, their curiosity extends beyond the screen. This fall, more than 70 international students from the United States, Italy, France, Russia, Kazakhstan and beyond arrived at Wenzhou-Kean University—not just to study, but to experience China firsthand. “Many people share what China is like, how beaut…

Ouhai, Wenzhou: August 15 marked the Move-In Day for Wenzhou-Kean University’s Class of 2030. This year, WKU welcomed more than 1,400 undergraduate freshmen from 24 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities across China, as well as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Over 70 international students from countries including the United States, Italy, France, Russia, and Kazakhstan also arrived on campus, beginning their university journey. Registration began at 8 a.m., with student and staff vol…

The 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) side event, the “CCPIT Think Tank Exchange Event and Launch of the 2026 Edition of the Global Supply Chain Promotion Report,” opened yesterday in Beijing. The academic paper co-authored by Associate Professor Wang Bin of the College of Business and Public Management at Wenzhou-Kean University, as the corresponding author, won the Second Prize in the “Academic Contribution Award” category of the 2026 Global Supply Chain Promotion Research Achi…

Class of 2026 Commencement Address Speech by Ms. Fu Yuxi (undergraduate) Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed faculty, and my fellow graduates,  Good afternoon. I am Fu Yuxi, and it is an honor to stand here today on behalf of the Class of 2026. But before I begin, I want to start with an honest confession. I was a timid person. When I was little, I once cried at an amusement park because I was too scared to ask for popcorn. In middle school, even teachers called me a pushover. I said yes to everythi…

On June 11, Wenzhou-Kean University hosted a seminar on Leadership by Design featuring its author, Lamont O. Repollet, president of Kean University. He shared leadership insights from his book and education experience, emphasizing integrity, long-term vision, organizational culture, and inclusive education. The event included discussions with faculty and students on leadership, management, and personal branding, and concluded with a book donation to the university library.

Wenzhou-Kean University held its 2026 Commencement Ceremony at the Olympic Sports Center in Ouhai District, Wenzhou. Over 1,100 graduates from bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs celebrated this occasion alongside university leadership, faculty and staff from both Wenzhou-Kean University and Kean University. This year marks the 20th anniversary of signing the University’s founding agreement. From an ambitious blueprint, the University has pursued high-quality development in Sino-foreign c…

I first applied to study at Wenzhou-Kean University after I was convinced by my friend, Zinnyah that it would be a great opportunity. We recently traveled to WKU in the summer of 2025, with a travel-learn group from Kean’s main campus in Union, New Jersey. At first, I was very skeptical because it was my last semester of college. I wouldn’t be able to graduate with the friends I had made during my undergraduate years. Or celebrate with my loved ones the day of. I also wasn’t sure if I was ready…

Group photo of students and faculty at the Wenzhou Garden Expo. Ouhai, Wenzhou: In the days leading up to China’s Youth Day, WKU students explored the Wenzhou Garden Expo. The garden features plants and architectural styles from across the world, including France, Italy, Japan, the United States and several Chinese cities. The group was led by Harry H., a WKU student who interned at the Expo for two months during its development. Drawing from his experience, Harry guided students through the ex…