On May 20, 2017, Ms. Wang Jingbo, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Noah Holdings Limited and a new member of Duke Kunshan Advisory Board, announced to make a gift of 600,000 USD to Duke Kunshan University. The fund will be used to name a classroom on campus in support of Duke Kunshan’s development, in particular the undergraduate program to be launched in fall 2018.
Duke President Richard Brodhead, Associate Vice President Wendy Kuran, Advisory Board Chair Rick Wagoner as well as many Advisory Board members, witnessed the donation ceremony. Executive Vice Chancellor Denis Simon expressed thanks to Ms. Wang Jingbo and Noah Holdings with a donation certificate.
Ms. Wang stressed that it was delightful to be connected with Duke, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. She and Noah Holdings are proud to make contributions to Duke Kunshan, a full embodiment of Duke’s pioneering and innovative spirits. During the 2017 annual Advisory Board meeting held on the same day, Ms. Wang also shared her ideas and insights upon education and entrepreneurship, showing strong confidence in Duke Kunshan’s liberal arts and science curriculum.
Wang Jingbo, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Noah Holdings and Duke Kunshan Advisory Board member
Ms. Wang pointed out that Noah Holdings was committed to building a learning organization, making ‘growth of the heart and mind’ one of its corporate values. She believed that the future belonged to liberal-arts talents with the deep learning ability. By supporting Duke Kunshan, Noah is fulfilling the vision to take a global perspective and cultivate talents for the future.
‘Noah and Duke Kunshan are both very entrepreneurial, constantly seeking to break new grounds.’ commented Executive vice chancellor Denis Simon, ‘Based on our shared values and complimentary resources, we are looking forward to collaborate with Noah in the future in possible areas such as talent development, student employment, and executive education.’
Leadership of Duke and Duke Kunshan awarded Ms. Wang Jingbo the donation certificate
