Sangmyung University Holds 84th Anniversary Ceremony of Academy Establishment

Establishment of Mid-to-Long-Term Development Plan 'Sangmyeong 2027'
Goal of Becoming an Innovative Talent Nurturing University

[Asia Economy Reporter Jinju Han] Sangmyung University held a commemorative ceremony to celebrate the 84th anniversary of its academy establishment and the 56th anniversary of its founding. Sangmyung University has established a mid- to long-term development plan, 'Sangmyung 2027,' in preparation for the upcoming 100 years.

At the 56th anniversary ceremony of Sangmyung University held on the 17th, Chairman Junbang Lee urged, "I hope our students will fill each moment with wisdom, cultivate stronger strength, and play a beneficial role in advancing our society."

Sangmyung University was founded in 1937 by Dr. Baesangmyung Gye-dang to nurture national leaders. After over 80 years of journey and growth, it is preparing for the next 100 years. Sangmyung University has achieved △Top A grade in the University Innovation Support Project Evaluation Type 1 (Autonomous Agreement Type) △Selection as an SW-Centered University Project △Selection as an Innovative Shared University for Digital New Technology Talent Development.

President Woongki Baek said, "Looking toward the 100th anniversary of the academy's founding, Sangmyung University is striving to fulfill the university's role and mission in response to changes in the era," adding, "The achievements our university has made so far continue to shine throughout our society. Based on this history, we will continue to establish ourselves as a top university."

Sangmyung University has established the mid- to long-term development plan 'Sangmyung 2027' and is implementing strategies aimed at becoming an innovative talent development university leading future society. This includes △Strengthening creative convergence education based on major education △Enhancing professors' educational capabilities △Fostering competitive key research fields △Strengthening research-industry cooperation △Contributing socially through community engagement.

As an SW-centered university leading the 4th Industrial Revolution era, it is focusing on talent development by expanding new growth-related majors. Sangmyung University has newly established the △Fintech Major △Big Data Convergence Major △Smart Production Major △Intelligent IoT Convergence Major △AR·VR Media Design Major △Green Smart City Department and admitted its first freshmen in 2021.

Recently, Sangmyung University was selected in two fields, Bio Health and Intelligent Robotics, as part of the government's Korean New Deal project 'Innovative Shared University for Digital New Technology Talent Development.' Among the total 46 selected universities, only nine, including Sangmyung University, were selected in two or more fields. Through this project, standardized high-quality curricula will be developed to nurture excellent talent required in new technology fields, supporting students who wish to take these courses regardless of their major or affiliation to grow into outstanding professionals.

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