As time flies and a new chapter unfolds, the campus of Qingdao Binhai University was filled with warmth and a joyful festive atmosphere on the evening of December 31, 2025. University leaders including Han Xiaomeng, Zhai Ming’e, Zhang Xiufang, Sun Jian, Du Peige, Li Zhenjiang, and Feng Zhijie, carrying deep care and New Year wishes for all teachers and students, celebrated the arrival of the new year together with them.

A Sweet Start: Han Xiaomeng (right) cuts the New Year cake with students.

Zhai Ming’e (third from the right) presents small gifts full of blessings to students.

The students’ energy and enthusiasm are contagious, bringing bright smiles to Zhang Xiufang (center) and teachers—a true reflection of shared New Year’s joy.

Sun Jian offers his New Year’s message, met with enthusiastic cheers from students.

University leaders went to classes of various colleges in groups to chat with students and celebrate the New Year. During the visits, combining the professional characteristics of each college, the leaders extended sincere expectations to the students with best wishes for the new year. They urged everyone to cherish the campus time, keep their feet on the ground, and forge ahead proactively, so as to cultivate strong abilities at Binhai and grow into pillars useful to society. The classrooms were filled with laughter and cheers. Faced with the leaders’ cordial care and New Year greetings, the students opened their hearts to talk about their academic gains and share their New Year visions, creating a joyful and lively scene.

Sui Yuan, a Nursing major (Class of 2023), dressed as an anime character, invites Du Peige (fourth from right) and others for a commemorative photo, capturing a warm moment of collective celebration.