1. NWAFU’s Agriculture Science Entered Global Top 50

In October 2015, USNEWS released 2016 World University Ranking List. NWAFU’s Agriculture Science ranked 42 among the listed universities.

　http://news.nwsuaf.edu.cn/xnxw/58549.htm

2. The whole year of 2015 was set as "College Work year”

  http://news.nwsuaf.edu.cn/xnxw/50053.htm
        
3. Li Xingwang was appointed Chair of NWAFU University Council 

On December 2nd 2015, Mr. Zhao Fan, General Director of Third Cadres Bureau of Organization Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee (CCCPC) announced the appointment decision of Mr. Li Xingwang.

　　http://news.nwsuaf.edu.cn/xnxw/60212.htm

4. More than 5,300 NWAFU undergraduates were turned the tassel by President Sun Qixin and received their degrees on 2015 graduation ceremony.

　　http://news.nwsuaf.edu.cn/xnxw/55316.htm

5. The enrollment of undergraduates has made impressive progress for five consecutive years.

During the 12th Five-year plan, NWAFU’s enrollment of undergraduates has made impressive progress for five consecutive years, which lays a solid foundation for improving and ensuring the quality of education.

　　http://news.nwsuaf.edu.cn/xnxw/58393.htm

6. A face to face conversation with scientists

On the afternoon of April 24th 2015, Professor Zhang Yong from College of Veterinary Medicine was the chief lecturer in the series activities themed "a face to face conversation with scientists”. Subsequently, Professor Fan Zhimin, an expert on Agricultural history and Professor Peng changhui of "National Thousands Talents” Project, communicated with the students face to face.

　　http://news.nwsuaf.edu.cn/xnxw/50717.htm

7. NWAFU has witnessed a great improvement on educational conditions with two buildings coming into service.
On August 14th 2015, the building of Agriculture Science, the individual building with the largest scale ever since the founding of Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University, was completed. Together with the Food Science & Engineering building, which was put into use in July 2015, NWAFU’s educational condition has been greatly improved. 

　　http://news.nwsuaf.edu.cn/xnxw/57392.htm

8. Central and Provincial Media Focus on NWAFU’s Scientists

At the end of October and December 2015, over 30 media including Xinhua News Agency, People’s Daily, Guangming Daily, CCTV and many other media, focused on Professor Wang Hui and other NWAFU’ s scientists and praised their dedication in agriculture science and their noble spirit and life pursuits.

　　http://news.nwsuaf.edu.cn/xnxw/58936.htm

9. The water of Stone River was introduced into NWAFU campus, high-quality water nourished all the students and faculty.

On March 2015, the water of Stone River was officially supplied to North and South Campus of NWAFU and was available to all the students and faculty.

　　http://news.nwsuaf.edu.cn/xnxw/51548.htm

10. Air-conditioning devices were installed in students’ dormitory.

On June 2015, 7,536 air conditioning devices were put into service, and all the students could enjoy cool summer.

　　http://news.nwsuaf.edu.cn/xnxw/50161.htm

Translated by: Wu Jinchan
Proofread by: Zhang Xiaorong