Taiwan Tech held its 50th Anniversary Celebration today (22nd), with distinguished guests including Deputy Minister of Education Ping-Cheng Yeh, Director-General of the Department of Technical and Vocational Education Yu-Hui Yang, NTNU President Cheng-Chih Wu, Vice Presidents Yung-Hsiang Ying and Shan-Chwen Chang of NTU, former Minister of Economic Affairs Yen-Shiang Shih, as well as past Taiwan Tech presidents. Alumni representatives from around the world also gathered to witness Taiwan Tech's remarkable achievements over the past half-century.

Group photo at Taiwan Tech's 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Group photo at the opening ceremony. From left to right: Chairman of Alumni Association Yu-Wen Wu, President of Outstanding Alumni Association Hong-Yi Chen, Chairman of AAEON Technology Inc. Yong-Shun Chuang, Director-General of the Technical and Vocational Education Division Yu-Hui Yang, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education Ping-Cheng Ye, Taiwan Tech President Jia-Yush Yen, Former Presidents Ching-Tien Liou, Shun-Tyan Chen, Shi-Shuenn Chen, Ching-Jong Liao, and Honorary Chairman of the Alumni Association Jian-Wei Chen.

President Jia-Yush Yen stated that Taiwan Tech began as the College of Industrial Technology and gradually transformed into a research-oriented university. It not only leads technological developments in various fields domestically but also stands out on the international stage. Today, Taiwan Tech has established the largest international graduate student team in Taiwan and is actively expanding channels for recruiting international students and talents. The university is committed to becoming the first choice for foreign students pursuing further education and employment. In the future, Taiwan Tech will establish international lectures, invite top overseas experts to offer short-term courses, and collaborate with international scholars across various fields to develop cutting-edge technologies. The university will continue to climb academic research peaks and move toward its goal of becoming a world-class institution.

Taiwan Tech President Jia-Yush Yen delivered a speech.

Deputy Minister of Education Ping-Cheng Yeh shared that he has encountered many outstanding executives and technical talents from listed companies in the industry, all of whom are Taiwan Tech alumni, making significant contributions to Taiwan's industrial development. The government currently places great emphasis on vocational education, investing substantial resources and funding under the Ministry of Education’s support to promote the establishment of regional talent cultivation bases and other initiatives, enhancing the competitiveness of vocational education. The Ministry of Education looks forward to continuing to deepen its cooperation with Taiwan Tech, working together to promote the development and innovation of vocational education and cultivate more high-quality industry talents for Taiwan.

Deputy Minister of Education Ping-Cheng Yeh delivered a speech.

In addition, Taiwan Tech has assisted Paraguay in promoting education and technological development, having trained over 170 outstanding engineers who have become the core of Paraguay’s technological innovation and industrial development. The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña Palacios, also recorded a special congratulatory message: “Your university has shown how two geographically distant countries can collaborate to inspire hope and create meaningful change”. This is the first time a Taiwanese university has received such special congratulations from a foreign head of state, highlighting Taiwan Tech’s contributions and influence in international educational cooperation.

President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña Palacios, specially recorded a congratulatory video, expressing gratitude to Taiwan Tech for its contributions to talent cultivation and industrial development in Paraguay.

During the ceremony, four outstanding alumni were honored: Chairman of Chunghwa Telecom Chi-Cheng Chien, Chairman of T.global Technology Co., LTD. Ming-Hsien Hsiao, President of Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology Mao-Quan Huang, and President of Shih Chien University Pin-Shou Ting. They have made significant contributions in fields such as telecommunications, innovative research and development, and academic education. Their efforts have greatly promoted national industrial upgrading and talent cultivation, demonstrating their professional influence and social responsibility across various sectors.

Chairman of Chunghwa Telecom Chi-Cheng Chien (right 3), Chairman of T.global Technology Co., LTD. Ming-Hsien Hsiao (left 3), President of Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology Mao-Quan Huang (left 2), and President of Shih Chien University Pin-Shou Ting (right 2) were honored as the Outstanding Alumni of Taiwan Tech for the 114th academic year.

During the donation ceremony, Yong-Shun Chuang, Chairman of AAEON Technology Inc., represented Taiwan Tech Star Venture Capital to donate NT$25 million. He explained that Taiwan Tech Star Venture Capital invests and generates profits through alumni donations. Over the past six years, it has returned over NT$40 million to the university, allowing donating alumni to benefit from investment returns, creating a win-win situation for the school, students, and alumni. He also announced the establishment of “Taiwan Tech Star 2” to further expand resource investment, aiming to create more academic and industrial development opportunities for Taiwan Tech’s faculty, staff, and students, enhancing the university's competitiveness.

In addition to talent cultivation and academic research, Taiwan Tech has actively promoted industry-academia collaboration and received broad support from alumni and the industry. This year, En-Jie Zhang, an alumni from the Department of Industrial Management and Chairman of Eris Technology Corp., specially donated semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This donation will help build a comprehensive experimental environment integrating teaching, research, and practice, further strengthening Taiwan Tech's advantages in semiconductor management, R&D, and talent cultivation. He stated that the equipment, covering processes such as photolithography, etching, coating, and cutting, will allow students to gain hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of semiconductor manufacturing technology, bridging the gap between learning and application, and fostering more talented individuals with practical experience for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry.

Yong-Shun Chuang (left), Chairman of AAEON Technology Inc., donated NT$25 million on behalf of Taiwan Tech Star Venture Capital, while En-Jie Zhang (right), Chairman of Eris Technology Corp., donated semiconductor equipment, providing comprehensive support for Taiwan Tech's development in university affairs and academic research environments.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Taiwan Tech has planned a series of events, including industry forums, a 50th Anniversary Photo Exhibition, a campus run, a sports day, a carnival, and the “Taiwan Tech 50 x Folk Songs 50” concert. Alumni, students, and the wider community are invited to participate and witness the university's diverse development and vitality. Moving forward, Taiwan Tech will continue to drive academic and industrial innovation, upholding the spirit of “dedication” as it strives towards the next milestone.

During the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Taiwan Tech, the Alumni Outstanding Contribution Award was presented to recognize and thank alumni for their contributions to the university. From left to right: A-Jian Chen - General Manager of International Games System Co., Ltd., Shun-Cheng Jiang, Ke-Zhu Li, Yong-Shun Chuang - Chairman of AAEON Technology Inc., Jia-Yush Yen - President of Taiwan Tech, President Hsi-Gui Chen of Hwa Hsia University of Technology, Chairman of Longyuan Group - Zi-Hua Zhuang, Chairman of Taidoc Technology Corp. - Chao-Wang Chen, and Chairman of Sun Air H.V.A.C Engineering Corp. - Kun-Hu Weng (received by his daughter, Zhen-Hsi Weng).