Hanjiang Normal University (汉江师范学院), located in Shiyan, is a public undergraduate institution with a strong focus on teacher education and applied disciplines. Its origins trace back to 1904, giving it over a century of educational development rooted in training educators for central China. The university has gradually expanded beyond traditional pedagogy into fields such as literature, science, engineering, and management, while still maintaining its core strength in normal education. With a commitment to regional service, Hanjiang Normal University emphasizes practical teaching, community engagement, and the cultivation of professionally competent graduates who can contribute to local and national development.

