段永平 donates 45 million yuan to his mother's alma mater Anhui Tongcheng Middle School; pianist Lang Lang donates a music classroom in tandem
IT Home, November 12: Anhui Tongcheng Middle School announced in a post on November 11 that renowned entrepreneur and investor 段永平 has donated 45 million yuan to the Anqing Tongcheng Middle School Education Development Foundation, earmarked for the construction of the school's multifunctional sports and arts hall. The donation sets a record for the largest single social donation the school has ever received.
The new sports and arts hall has a total floor area of 12,380 square meters and is planned to include standard sports facilities, art teaching spaces and a large academic lecture hall, positioned as a modern comprehensive venue integrating teaching practice, cultural and sports activities, and showcase events. Construction began recently and is expected to be completed and put into use by the end of 2027.

IT Home noted from the announcement that 段永平's mother, 彭建华, is a member of Anhui Tongcheng Middle School's class of 1951. That year she was admitted to Beijing Normal University with outstanding grades and worked in education for decades after graduation. In recognition of the important contributions of 段永平 and his mother 彭建华 to the development of Anhui Tongcheng Middle School, the school has named the hall the "彭建华 Sports and Arts Hall".
The art teaching spaces planned for the hall will also bring in professional resources. Renowned pianist Lang Lang, through the Beijing Lang Lang Art Foundation, has donated a "Happy Keys" music classroom to the school, along with 16 smart pianos and support such as teacher training.
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