An important fact about the founding attempts of Wuhan University has been unveiled from century-old the historical documents.Before the establishment of the National Wuhan University,the name of"Wuhan University"had been proposed in three attempts to build an institution of higher learning for nearly 20 years.The first attempt was made in the late Qing Dynasty,when a proposal for a"joint university"was put forward by British and American missionaries.When Wuhan was selected as the site,a"Wuhan Universi-ty Plan"was developed,but suspended due to unsuccessful fundraising efforts.The second attempt took place after the Wuchang Uprising,when a group of Xinhai revolutionaries proposed the establishment of"Wuhan University"by compatriots to commemorate the achievements of the uprising.Unfortunately,due to a lack of funding,this initiative did not come to fruition.However,it did pave the way for the founding of the National Wuchang Business School,which served as a foundation for Wuhan University.The third attempt began after the establishment of the National Wuchang Business School,when Li Yuanhong and other officials from Hu-bei Province in the Beiyang government continued to prepare to establish Wuhan University.This effort gained considerable momentum,and at one point,there were rumors that Li Yuanhong planned to change the institution's name to Jianghan University.Ultimately,he requested his son in his will to donate and build a modern gymnasium for the National Wuhan University.
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