The golden horse heralds the arrival of spring, bringing warmth to the campuses of Hohai University (HHU). At 9:00 a.m. on February 14, 2026, the HHU 2026 Spring Festival Reception for Students Staying on Campus During the Vacation was held on the third floor of the Student City at Xikang Road Campus. President Zheng Jinhai, Deputy Party Secretary and Vice President Lu Guobin, along with leaders from relevant functional departments and colleges, as well as teachers, gathered with students who stayed on campus during the winter vacation to celebrate the Year of the Horse and share their growth and camaraderie.
Zheng Jinhai comprehensively reviewed HHU's achievements in 2025 and extended holiday greetings and best wishes to all faculty, students, and their families who stayed on campus on behalf of HHU. He also encouraged the students to embrace a broad vision akin to great rivers and seas and anchor their aspirations within the blueprint for the nation's safe water environment. Zheng emphasized that students should develop core competencies and transform new ideas into original achievements. Moreover, they should lead a vibrant and fulfilling life, balance study with rest, maintain physical health and a positive mindset, and embrace new challenges with full vitality.
"HHU is a warm home for all, and we are always with you." Zheng Jinhai stated that regardless of the reason for staying on campus, HHU will always be a warm harbor for everyone. HHU remains concerned about every student staying on campus during the vacation and has meticulously arranged academic, daily life, and research support for the winter vacation to ensure everyone enjoys a safe, warm, and fulfilling Spring Festival.
"How is your stay on campus going? What are your study plans? Have you encountered any difficulties?" Lu Guobin sat down with the teachers and students staying on campus for a heartfelt conversation about the Spring Festival. Everyone shared interesting Spring Festival customs from their hometowns, discussed their academic and daily life plans while staying on campus, and expressed their good wishes for the New Year. The sincere exchanges and warm blessings enriched the festive atmosphere on campus and deepened the bond between teachers and students.
The reception also featured carefully prepared interactive games that kept the atmosphere lively, filled with continuous laughter and joy. In this relaxed and pleasant setting, teachers and students enhanced their mutual understanding and grew closer.
HHU's attentive care, thoughtful services, and heartfelt blessings brought warmth to every student staying on campus, making them feel the festive joy of reunion and the warmth of family even though they were away from home. The students expressed that they would remember the guidance from HHU and teachers and plan their study and life during the holiday wisely, and extended their New Year blessings to all leaders and teachers.
