As the Year of the Dragon drew to a close and the Year of the Snake ushered in a new journey, the School of Economics and Management grandly convened its 2024 Annual Summary and Commendation Conference on the afternoon of January 16. The conference reviewed the School’s achievements and overall development in 2024, and commended advanced collectives and outstanding individuals who had made remarkable contributions in education and teaching, scientific research, administrative management, and student affairs during the year. Members of the School leadership team and all faculty and staff attended the meeting, which was chaired by Ni Yu, Deputy Party Secretary, Associate Dean, and Chair of the Trade Union.
At the meeting, Wu Sen, Party Secretary of the School, announced the list of commendations for 2024. She noted that the School had achieved significant progress over the past year in multiple areas, including education and teaching, research innovation, and faculty development, all of which were made possible by the wisdom and dedication of every faculty and staff member.
On behalf of the School leadership team, Dean Wei Gu delivered the School’s 2024 annual work report, providing a comprehensive review of the impressive accomplishments made in Party building, discipline development, talent cultivation, research advancement, social service, and student affairs. The School achieved an important breakthrough in provincial- and ministerial-level platform development, receiving approval for the Beijing Innovation Center for Philosophy and Social Sciences in Universities – Beijing Urban Governance Innovation Center. At the same time, research funding received by the School continued to grow steadily, while academic output increased in both quantity and quality, further enhancing the School’s research reputation and scholarly influence.
The School also successfully passed EQUIS accreditation, becoming the 131st business school in the world, the 14th in mainland China, and the 4th in Beijing to hold the prestigious “triple crown” of international business school accreditation. This achievement further demonstrates how internationalization is helping drive the University’s Double First-Class development. Looking ahead, the new year brings both opportunities and challenges. All members of SEM will stand at a new starting point, carry forward past achievements, move ahead with diligence and determination, and continue striving toward the goal of building a distinctive first-class school of economics and management.
At the conclusion of the conference, Dean Wei Gu presented plaques to faculty members receiving the Career Honor Award.
Following the summary and commendation ceremony, the 2025 Spring Festival Tea Party officially began. Faculty and staff gathered together to bid farewell to a fruitful 2024 and welcome a hopeful 2025 in an atmosphere filled with joy and celebration.
Members of the School leadership team presented certificates of honor to teachers receiving various awards.
Faculty representatives from different departments and administrative offices then brought a rich variety of performances to the stage. The administrative staff from the School Office presented a lively dance performance, with each teacher radiating energy and enthusiasm, pushing the festive New Year atmosphere to a peak and filling every corner of the venue with warmth and celebration. The Student Affairs Office performed an original song-and-dance piece titled “Dedicated Frontline Alliance,” which vividly showcased both team spirit and the professional dedication of educators. He Runyu from the Department of Business Administration performed a shakuhachi solo, “Yangguan Sandie,” beautifully highlighting the profound heritage of Chinese culture.
活动中的抽奖环节最激动人心，中奖的老师欢呼雀跃。
This event not only strengthened the cohesion of the School’s faculty and staff, but also deepened their shared sense of belonging. The past year has already unfolded into splendid achievements, and a new journey now awaits. In the year ahead, the School will continue to study and implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, conscientiously carry out the important guidance conveyed in General Secretary Xi Jinping’s two reply letters to the University’s faculty and students, remain firmly committed to its mission of cultivating talent for the Party and the nation, comprehensively improve the quality of talent cultivation, and accelerate the School’s high-quality development under the strong leadership of both the University and School Party Committees.
Contributed by: Qiang Jun
Edited by: Li Qin
Reviewed by: Ni Yu
