In 2024, students of the School of Finance at Nankai University continued to shine brightly across diverse fields through their unremitting efforts. They have embodied the pursuit of excellence through concrete actions, leaving remarkable footprints both in the halls of academia and on the stages of practice. To showcase the achievements of outstanding students and inspire their peers, the School of Finance held the 2024 Outstanding Student Award Ceremony, themed “Shining Stars, Grateful Hearts, Chasing the Light,” on December 13 at the West Lecture Hall of the Comprehensive Services Building.

The ceremony was attended by Zhang Yao, Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Finance; Gao Shan, Deputy Party Secretary and Vice Dean; Yang Qi, Secretary of the Youth League Committee; undergraduate advisors Xia Tian, Wang Yedong, and Quan Wuxie; as well as all student counselors.

In her address, Gao Shan reviewed the School’s efforts over the past year in upholding the philosophy of “fostering growth through recognition and support.” Numerous outstanding students have been awarded scholarships and honors. The School has provided students with comprehensive platforms for development in ideological guidance, academic learning, and holistic education. On this occasion, the School commended the award-winning teams and individuals, encouraging all students to take these excellent examples as role models, work hard, and write their own chapters of the times.

During the ceremony, Zhang Yao, Gao Shan, Yang Qi, Xia Tian, Wang Yedong, and Quan Wuxie presented congratulatory letters to the representatives of award-winning teams and individuals.

In his speech, Zhang Yao congratulated the award-winning students and encouraged all to become masters of their own lives from three perspectives. First, he urged students to understand the times they live in, developing keen insight and dynamic thinking. Second, he called on them to move forward in step with the era, fostering both learning ability and execution power. Third, he emphasized cultivating leadership and strategic thinking to become pioneering financial talents capable of shaping the future. Finally, he encouraged students to cherish their university years and strive to become the role models they admire, making meaningful contributions to the country and society.

Looking ahead, students of the School of Finance will continue to draw inspiration from these outstanding peers, remain committed to learning and innovation, and grow into a new generation of Nankai Finance talents—visionary, innovative, integrated, and resilient!