On the eve of the 62nd anniversary of the founding of JXUST, two alumni associations were officially inaugurated in Central China’s Anhui province. Professor Yang Bin, president of the university council, attended the event. The general assembly reviewed and authorized the charter for the alumni associations. Professor Yang extended his warm greetings to the alumni in his address. He also summarized the education and research achievements of JXUST from the aspects of academic disciplinary construction, scientific innovation and social service provision.