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50th Anniversary Celebration of the School of Finance – UEH: "Embracing the Mission – Writing the Future"

25 Aug, 2026

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In celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (1976 – 2026), the School of Finance under the UEH College of Business solemnly organized the Celebration of its 50th Anniversary of Formation and Development. This event served not only as an occasion to reunite and express gratitude to the generations who helped build the foundation of half a century, but also as a time for the School to look back at its journey from the first finance classes in 1976 to its current stature as one of the most reputable financial training and research institutions today, while opening up new development orientations as UEH transitions into a multidisciplinary and multi-sector university.

On the morning of 21 August 2026, Hall B1.302 was filled with a solemn, warm and proud atmosphere as many generations of leaders, lecturers, alumni and partners returned to the home of the School of Finance to attend the ceremony marking the School’s 50th anniversary.

Attending the ceremony, on the side of the UEH and College of Business leadership were Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Khắc Quốc Bảo -  Vice President of UEH and former Dean of the School of Finance; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thị Bích Nguyệt - Chair of the UEH Alumni Executive Board and former Vice Dean of the School of Finance; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Phong Nguyên - Rector of the College of Business; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Thị Hải Lý - Vice Rector of the College of Business and former Vice Dean of the School of Finance; and Dr. Trần Anh Hoa - Vice Rector of the College of Business.

On the side of the current and former leadership of the School of Finance were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Ngọc Định - former Dean of the School of Finance; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thị Liên Hoa - former Vice Dean of the School of Finance; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đinh Thị Thu Hồng - Head of the Department of Academic Affairs and former Dean of the School of Finance; Dr. Lê Đạt Chí - Dean of the School of Finance; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lê Thị Phương Vy - Vice Dean of the School of Finance; MSc. Dương Kha - Vice Dean of the School of Finance; together with leaders of UEH units and affiliated units, leaders of partner organisations and businesses; retired lecturers, full-time and visiting lecturers, and alumni, postgraduate students and doctoral candidates of the School of Finance.

Delegates, lecturers, partners, alumni, postgraduate students and doctoral candidates attend the 50th Anniversary Ceremony of the UEH School of Finance.

“A seed sown in 1976”

Opening the programme, the School’s performance team presented the piece “Người gieo mầm xanh” (The Sower of Green Shoots) as a warm welcome and a tribute from today’s generation of students to the home that has nurtured knowledge and given wings to the dreams of so many generations. 

The piece “Người gieo mầm xanh” (composed by Hứa Kim Tuyền), performed by the student performance team

This was followed by a special number bringing together Mr. Nguyễn Triều Đông, lecturer at the School of Finance, and student Nguyễn Khang Triêm in the duet “Con đường đến trường” (The Road to School) - a beautiful image of the bond between two generations of teacher and student.

While the performances were taking place, the Hall’s large screen displayed images of generations of teachers and of the School of Finance’s teaching and research activities over nearly 50 years - old photographs that stirred many memories and a sense of nostalgia throughout the Hall.

The duet “Con đường đến trường” (composed by Phạm Đăng Khương), performed by Mr. Nguyễn Triều Đông and student Nguyễn Khang Triêm

Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Khắc Quốc Bảo - Vice President of UEH emphasised that the achievements of the School of Finance today have been shaped not only by its training programmes, research works and the milestones it has reached, but also by the capability, dedication and enduring contributions of the many generations who have studied, taught and grown up within the home of the School of Finance. The 50-year milestone is therefore, first and foremost, an occasion to return, look back and honour the people and the generations who together built the foundation of the School as it stands today.

Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Khắc Quốc Bảo - Vice President of UEH speaks at the 50th Anniversary Ceremony of the UEH School of Finance

“Taking up the mission - Writing the future”

The programme continued with an address by Dr. Lê Đạt Chí - Dean of the School of Finance, on the theme "Taking up the mission - Writing the future". On the occasion of the 50th anniversary, the School of Finance looked back on its journey of formation and development and on carrying forward its mission of training financial human resources to serve the development of the economy and the country. From the early days, full of difficulties, generations of leaders, lecturers and staff have continuously cultivated knowledge, renewed education and built the School’s academic foundation. Over 50 years, the School has trained many generations of students, postgraduate students and doctoral candidates who have made and continue to make contributions in banks, businesses, management agencies, universities and many domestic and international organisations. In particular, the return and involvement of generations of alumni as experts, partners, researchers, recruiters and new lecturers has created a meaningful cycle of knowledge and education.

Dr. Lê Đạt Chí - Dean of the School of Finance delivers the address “Taking up the mission - Writing the future”

Entering a new stage of development, the School of Finance continues to commit to innovating its training, linking academic work with practice, promoting research and bringing contemporary issues into teaching in order to create practical value for learners and society. The School sees its 50-year legacy not only as an achievement handed down, but also as the responsibility of today’s generation to continue nurturing and developing it. In a spirit of service to learners and to society, and with an eye to the future, the School hopes that each succeeding generation will not only preserve the good values that have been built, but also make that legacy ever stronger, more humane and more meaningful for the generations to come.

“Honouring contributions on the 50-year journey”

On this occasion, UEH also recognised and presented Dedication Emblems to lecturers with 25 or more years of continuous service at UEH, expressing deep gratitude to the generations who have contributed so much to building the UEH of today. Representing the UEH leadership, Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Khắc Quốc Bảo presented the emblems to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thị Liên Hoa (40 years), Dr. Nguyễn Thị Uyên Uyên (35 years), Dr. Từ Thị Kim Thoa (35 years), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Thị Thùy Linh (34 years) and Dr. Vũ Việt Quảng (25 years). This was a heartfelt tribute from generations of lecturers and learners of the School of Finance to those who have devoted themselves wholeheartedly to teaching and training.

Lecturers receive the UEH Dedication Emblem at the 50th Anniversary Ceremony of the School of Finance

At the ceremony, Dr. Lê Đạt Chí - Dean of the School of Finance, on behalf of the School, expressed gratitude and presented gifts to retired lecturers for their contributions throughout the School of Finance’s 50-year journey.

Dr. Lê Đạt Chí presents gifts of gratitude to Ms. Huỳnh Thị Bạch Lan, MSc. Lê Văn Tám and Dr. Nguyễn Tấn Hoàng.

“Connecting generations - Building the future”

The programme continued with sincere and moving reflections from generations of alumni and partners in a short video feature, showing the values the School of Finance has steadfastly cultivated and passed on across many generations. Although each person today is on a different journey, their affection for and attachment to the School of Finance remains the thread that connects them all.

A video of reflections from alumni of many generations and from partners at the 50th Anniversary Ceremony of the UEH School of Finance

The ceremony drew to a close with the lingering resonance of the performance “Tình thơ” (Poetic Love) by Ms. Huỳnh Võ Ngọc Tuyền, an alumna of Cohort 28 - a closing note full of pride and appreciation for the home of the School of Finance.

 The performance “Tình thơ” (composed by Hoài An), performed by Ms. Huỳnh Võ Ngọc Tuyền, an alumna of Cohort 28

The 50th Anniversary Ceremony of the UEH School of Finance closed a day of reunion, connection and sharing while opening a new chapter, as Dr. Lê Đạt Chí put it: “We have received a fine legacy from the generations before us, and we will make that legacy even finer.”

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