On May 1, 2026, National Cheng Kung University Hospital (NCKU Hospital) held an inauguration and handover ceremony at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), marking the transition from outgoing to incoming leadership. NCKU President Meng-Ru Shen (沈孟儒) officiated the ceremony, overseeing both the handover and the oath of office. Professor Keng-Fu Hsu (許耿福) officially assumed the role of NCKU Hospital Superintendent, receiving the official seal from his predecessor, Professor Jing-Wei Lee (李經維), before taking his oath. The ceremony marked a new chapter for both NCKU and NCKU Hospital as the institution’s leadership passed smoothly to a new generation.

The first session of the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) “Who Cheng He” Forum, organized by the Class of 2026 Graduation Committee, was grandly held on April 28. Former President Tsai Ing-wen was invited to give a talk. Speaking on the theme of resilient growth, she shared with NCKU faculty and students how to practice being a warm decision-maker when facing pressure and controversy. Before the talk began, the NCKU Graduation Committee, the Center for Gender and Women Studies, as well as NCKU President Meng-Ru Shen, and the university’s administrative team jointly welcomed former President Tsai for visiting the university once again.

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has introduced a new menstrual leave policy effective today (April 30) to support students’ physical and mental well-being and promote a friendly campus environment. The new policy allows students to take menstrual leave twice per month, with one day granted each time, providing greater flexibility for rest and adjustment when needed.

AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the world’s leading international authority on business school accreditation, recently unveiled its milestone report, "Five Years of Societal Impact." In a significant achievement, ECOCO—a circular economy platform nominated by the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) College of Management—has been featured as a global "Impact Story." This distinction marks NCKU as the sole top-tier university business school in Taiwan to be selected in this global showcase, highlighting the College's success in translating education into tangible societal impact.

Marking a significant milestone in Taiwan’s integrated geriatric care, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) Geriatric Hospital held a grand topping-out ceremony today on April 25. The event symbolizes the steady implementation of a “HITS” —Health, Integration, Technology, and ecoSystem—community integrated geriatric care model, poised to become a new paradigm in healthcare and caregiving for Taiwan’s super-aged society.