Outstanding YNU graduate cares for alma mater

Guo Zhenyu, now 59 years old, was admitted to Yunnan University (YNU) in 1979, majoring in radio electronics. At the age of 23, he obtained a master's degree and stayed at the university to teach.

In 2010, Guo entered the field of skin care products and founded a new company – Yunnan Botanee Biotechnology Group Co. He is now the company's president and general manager.

Guo Zhenyu gives a speech at YNU's 2021 graduation ceremony. [Photo/ynu.edu.cn]

In June 2021, Guo, who was invited to speak YNU's 2021 graduation ceremony, shared his secret to success with students.

"I have studied and worked at Yunnan University for nine years. My alma mater has shaped my worldview and taught me the ability to analyze and solve problems," he said.

Guo created an innovation and entrepreneurship award at YNU in 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he donated pandemic prevention packages to his alma mater to help students return to school.

Also in 2021, he donated 5 million yuan ($786,013.14) to YNU to establish the Hansheng Scholarship. It is expected to be handed out to 60 outstanding students every year to encourage them to continuously improve their abilities.

"This scholarship will be around as long as I live," Guo said confidently.

Guo Zhenyu (front left) leads Yunnan Botanee Biotechnology Group Co to be listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. [Photo/ynu.edu.cn]