On the morning of March 25, He Jiakun, a 2024 graduate of the School of Physical Education at Sias University, donated 107 sets of sports equipment valued at over RMB 160,000 to his alma mater on behalf of Henan Shengkun Sports Products Co., Ltd., and shared his entrepreneurial experience. Dr. Shawn Chen, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Vice President Zhao Yuxin, and other university leaders attended the ceremony, along with representatives from the Academic Affairs Office, the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and faculty and students from the School of Physical Education. The event was hosted by Ma Ruihua, Dean of the School of Physical Education.

Ma Ruihua expressed sincere appreciation for He Jiakun’s generous contribution, noting that he is an outstanding example of the school’s educational philosophy of cultivating both moral character and professional excellence. His achievements in empowering industry through AI and giving back to the university, she said, vividly reflect the outcomes of the university’s talent cultivation.

Dr. Shawn Chen praised He Jiakun’s entrepreneurial journey, particularly his integration of sports expertise with cross-border e-commerce and AI technologies. He commended He’s success in exporting domestically produced fitness equipment to more than 60 countries, achieving annual export revenues exceeding RMB 30 million. Dr. Chen noted that this accomplishment reflects the global vision and technological drive of a new generation of entrepreneurs. He also affirmed that the university will continue to support alumni enterprises by providing platforms, resources, and comprehensive assistance. During the ceremony, Dr.Shawn Chen presented He Jiakun with a certificate of appreciation.

He Jiakun shared his entrepreneurial journey and personal reflections, recalling how his experiences at Sias University shaped his development. He spoke about his path of leveraging his academic background in physical education to build a cross-border e-commerce business. He explained that the donation of professional sports equipment was a way to express gratitude and give back to the university.

Zhao Yuxin highly praised He Jiakun’s achievements and his commitment to supporting his alma mater, describing him as an exemplary representative of the university’s educational成果. He emphasized that the university will continue to deepen teaching reform and cultivate application-oriented talents with strong values, professional competence, innovative thinking, and global competitiveness. He also encouraged students to follow the example of outstanding alumni and pursue their goals with determination.

This donation not only provides valuable material support for sports education at the university but also reflects the strong bond between alumni and their alma mater. It highlights the success of Sias University’s educational mission in fostering both personal development and a spirit of social responsibility.