The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) was established in 1958 to meet the need of the nation, and its birth was regarded as a major event in the Chinese history of education and science. Since then, instead of going after fame and fortune, USTC has been firmly devoted to basic research and original innovation in order to cultivate talent and capacity for dealing with key issues in China’s development of science and technology. Despite twists and turns over the years, it has achieved miraculous successes and created a unique approach to higher education that has been commensurate with the circumstances of China. Its impressive accomplishments have been admired by people from all walks of life.