Since the earliest days of nation-building through knowledge, “Unity – Compassion” has been the bond connecting generations of UEHers. Through the 22 activities in the “Embracing Our Legacy” series, UEH not only reflects on the past but also revives and carries forward this value through connection-driven initiatives, where memories are transformed into motivation for the future.
Beginning with the Mission of “Nation-Building through Knowledge”
Established in the post-1975 period and officially founded on October 27, 1976, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) was entrusted with a special mission: to educate and develop a workforce in economics and management to serve the country’s reconstruction and development.
In those early, challenging years, every foundation was built by people. It was in this context that “Unity – Compassion” was not only a core value but became a foundational inner strength, connecting faculty and students, alumni across generations, staff, employees, and the extended UEH community.
From this strong bond, a resilient UEHer community was formed – one that shares, supports, and grows together across generations.
Reawakening the Inner Strength of “Unity – Compassion” through four foundational activities
*Strength of Memory: UEH Dormitory Day – “Embracing Belonging”
Taking place in May 2026, UEH Dormitory Day offers generations of former resident students a chance to return to their “second home” – a place they once belonged to, where friendships, aspirations, and a strong sense of community were first nurtured.
The two-day program features sports activities, sharing sessions on personal growth journeys, campus tours, and a warm Gala Dinner. The dormitory space is recreated as a touchpoint of memory, where alumni can reflect on their own journeys and reconnect with today’s generation.
More importantly, “Embracing Belonging” goes beyond nostalgia. It serves as a bridge for mentoring, scholarships, and career orientation – where different generations share experiences and inspire current students.
The dormitory, therefore, is not just a place to live. It is where generational inner strength is formed and carried forward.
*Strength of Unity: UEH Staff Sports Festival 50 – “Embracing Collective Strength”
From April to June 2026, nearly 1,000 staff members, employees, and retired faculty will gather at the Nguyen Van Linh campus as part of the UEH Sports 50 – Staff and Employee Sports Festival.
Featuring competitions such as football, table tennis, Chinese chess, and collective sports, the festival is not only an opportunity for physical activity but also a space to foster team spirit and a culture of connection.
The UEH Champion Cup and the UEH Strength Challenge, featuring five relay stages, demand coordination, endurance, and mutual trust. They reflect a microcosm of an effective organization: each individual is a vital link, and collective strength is built on shared commitment.
UEH Sports 50 thus becomes a symbol of collective inner strength – the foundation for long-term progress.
*Family Strength: UEH Family Fair – “Embracing Home”
In June 2026, the UEH Family Fair “Embracing Home” extends the space of connection to the families of staff and employees.
Activities such as the UEH Family Fair fundraising market for scholarships, parent-child workshops, a book café corner, the “UEH Memory Corner,” and the “UEH Family Got Talent” program come together to create a day that is both warm and rich in community spirit.
Behind every UEHer is a family that accompanies them. UEH is not only a place to work or study, but also an environment where families grow together, share, and continue a 50-year journey of connection and care.
When families are connected, the organization’s inner strength is sustainably amplified.
*Strength of Gratitude: Reunion of Retired Faculty – “Embracing Grateful Legacy”
In October 2026, the Reunion of Retired Faculty offers UEH an opportunity to honor the significant contributions of generations of lecturers to the University’s development.
This is not only a gathering, but a continuation of the flow of knowledge. The professional stories, the memories of the early days of building, the lessons passed down through the years – these are the very roots of today’s journey.
When generations come together, this inner strength is not only remembered but reaffirmed as the foundation for the next chapter ahead.
Join in, experience, and spread the UEH spirit through a series of 22 activities under ‘Embracing Our Legacy’ – so that every personal mark becomes part of a shared journey: a journey that carries forward 50 years of legacy and opens the road to what lies ahead.
Join in, experience, and spread the UEH spirit through a series of 22 activities under ‘Embracing Our Legacy’ – so that every personal mark becomes part of a shared journey: a journey that carries forward 50 years of legacy and opens the road to what lies ahead.
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Half a century has passed. From a book of knowledge with a nation-building mission in 1976 to today, UEH has grown into one of the leading universities in Asia. This is the journey of 8 heritage values that form UEH’s internal strength, preserved and transformed across generations of UEHers. From Unity – Compassion, which laid the foundation in the early years; Dedication – Community – Pioneering, which shaped today’s identity and standing; to Creation – Sustainability – Internationalization, which opens up the vision for the future. These 8 values crystallize into a heritage of internal strength, connecting the past, present, and aspirations, and continuing to guide UEH in co-creating the future. Stay tuned for UEH’s 50th anniversary celebration event: UEH Grand Anniversary “Embracing Future Together” On October 27, 2026, at A.116 Hall and livestreamed on UEH’s media and social media platforms.
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News, images: UEH50 Organizing Committee
