Lingnan University Faculty of Business Alumni Association (LUFBAA) Holds its Inaugural Ceremony in Shenzhen
The Lingnan University Faculty of Business Alumni Association (LUFBAA) officially held its inaugural ceremony on 25 October 2025 in Shenzhen, making the launch of a new platform dedicated to uniting and advancing the global Lingnan business alumni community.
Guided by Lingnan University’s Motto, "Education for Service," and the ceremony’s theme "Lingnan Devotion, Joint Prosperity", LUFBAA is dedicated to fostering connections among alumni across disciplines and industries. The Association will facilitate the sharing of knowledge and experience, uphold the values of liberal arts education, and provide a springboard for professional growth, collaboration and collective success.
1. Opening Session
The ceremony convened an esteemed audience of university management, industry experts and alumni. Welcome remarks were delivered by Prof Qin Sizhao, President of Lingnan University and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science; Prof Leng Mingming, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Chair Professor of Operations and Risk Management; and Mr Liu Xin, President of LUFBAA. Three keynote speakers—Prof Huang Hui, Prof Witman Hung, and Mr He Weixi—attended the ceremony. Also in attendance were Ms Jessie Law, Director of the Office of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs, and Ms Ivy Shen, Head of the Office of National Engagement, who expressed their support and congratulations on the establishment of LUFBAA.
In his welcome address, President Qin highlighted Lingnan University’s recent achievements, including plans for new campus facilities and the University’s forward-looking development blueprint. He emphasized that "strong alumni make a strong alma mater, and a strong alma mater empowers its alumni". Dean Leng warmly welcomed alumni "back home", noting that "tonight marks a milestone moment in the history of the Faculty of Business".
2. A Glorious Start
President Qin and Dean Leng conferred appointment plaques to ten members of the LUFBAA Board. Led by President Liu Xin and witnessed by all guests, the Board affirmed its commitment to advancing the development of the Lingnan University Faculty of Business.
The highlight of the ceremony was the official inauguration. Amidst a resounding countdown, the "Lingnan University Faculty of Business Alumni Association" was formally unveiled, symbolizing the eternal inheritance of the Lingnan spirit. In his inauguration speech, Mr. Liu Xin, the first President of LUFBAA, outlined three strategic priorities for the Association - building the "emotional bond" among alumni, establishing an "empowerment platform", and preserving the "Lingnan spirit".
3. Gobi Legend
The ceremony spotlighted the exceptional performance of the Faculty of Business DBA student team at the 20th Xuanzang Road Business School Gobi Challenge held in early October. Over 4 days and 3 nights, the team completed a demanding 121km journey and won the Shackleton Award (Team). Their achievements exemplify the resilience and courage of the Lingnanian’s "Red and Gray Spirit".
4. An Unforgettable Banquet
The ceremony also featured the original song “Lingnan Style” and a poem recital, “Congratulating the Establishment of the Lingnan University Faculty of Business Alumni Association,” by our alumni, conveying deep affection for the alma mater and high expectations for the Association.
Representatives of event sponsors — Luzhou Laojiao and Liying Lizhulan International Medical Group — delivered congratulatory remarks, extending warm wishes on the founding of LUFBAA and adding distinction to the celebration.
The evening concluded on an inspiring note as the audience joined in signing “My Motherland and Me”, bringing the ceremony to a heartfelt close.
5. A Promising Future
The establishment of LUFBAA marks a new chapter in the collaborative development of Lingnan alumni. Looking ahead, the Association will launch specialized branches in finance, education, and sports to build a robust, supportive network for alumni engagement and growth. As President Liu Xin affirmed, “Walking alone is fast, but walking together is far”, LUFBAA will be the vessel and the Lingnan spirit be the sail to drive all Lingnanian to unite in devotion to Lingnan and towards a bright, shared future.
