Peking University held a special celebration event in Beijing on May 12, 2023, to mark its 125th anniversary. Senior university leaders, faculty, and students gathered together with alumni and friends who have made positive contributions to the development of the university. Cushman & Wakefield’s KK Chiu, Chief Executive, Greater China; and Feng Hu, Deputy General Manager, Beijing office, were invited to join the high-profile occasion held in Beijing.
"As a professional service and consulting company with a history of more than 100 years, Cushman & Wakefield attaches great importance to the cultivation and development of young talent. We have joined hands with Peking University to set up scholarships to support and reward students who display excellent academic performance to help them successfully complete their studies and realize their career and development goals,” said KK Chiu, Chief Executive, Greater China.
“Looking ahead, we will continue to support the development of Peking University, and jointly support its objectives, as a world-class educational establishment with Chinese characteristics, of cultivating talent with outstanding ambitions and abilities for the good of the country and the world,” added Chiu.
Cushman & Wakefield established the Cushman & Wakefield Scholarship Fund at Peking University in 2007 to reward students displaying academic excellence. Since its establishment 16 years ago, the scholarship has sponsored more than 30 students every year. To date, the program has sponsored more than 500 outstanding students across more than 10 colleges at the university.
As a leading global real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield delivers exceptional value for clients through real estate solutions. As a company with strong corporate social responsibilities, Cushman & Wakefield also supports educational causes and social groups in need. The firm has joined forces with several international and domestic charity organizations, including Operation Smile, the China Children's Charity Association and the United Family Charity Foundation, to actively support public welfare activities.
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