Hanyang Cyber University is enhancing its engagement with students through its official character, 'HYON.' The university plans to diversify promotional content related to academic programs and admissions, focusing on HYON to strengthen connections between learners and the institution through merchandise and emojis.
HYON has also gained external recognition for its excellence. According to Hanyang Cyber University, HYON received the top award in the representative character category at the 2026 Korea Character Awards, held on October 27 at the Korea Press Center in Seoul. This accolade reflects the character's status as a model case for branding in cyber universities, based on comprehensive evaluations from surveys and expert reviews.
HYON embodies the courage, justice, and spirit of challenge associated with Hanyang University's symbol, the lion. The name combines 'HY' from Hanyang and 'ON' from online activation and connection, representing the university's educational philosophy of making learning accessible anytime and anywhere. It aims to be a 'knowledge lion' that continuously connects learners with their education and future in the digital age.
HYON has been developed with ten different expressions and movements that reflect campus life, effectively bridging communication gaps inherent in online education. The 3D character assists in program guidance by incorporating elements from various majors, including architecture, business information, AI business, educational technology, and new media design. Additionally, it has become a friendly persona for working adults and learners, appearing in mobile emojis, wallpapers, social media short videos, and academic announcements.
Beyond the online realm, HYON is utilized in offline campus events, featuring merchandise such as dolls and keychains, as well as dedicated photo zones for orientation and graduation ceremonies, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among students.
A representative from Hanyang Cyber University stated, "We will continue to diversify content related to academic programs, admissions, and learning support centered around HYON, expanding the use of merchandise and emojis to maintain close communication between learners and the university in the cyber environment."
Meanwhile, Hanyang Cyber University, which opened in 2002 and established the first graduate school among cyber universities in 2010, is currently recruiting new students for its master's and doctoral programs for the 2027 academic year until December 11. Recruitment for new and transfer undergraduate students will begin on December 1.
HYON has also gained external recognition for its excellence. According to Hanyang Cyber University, HYON received the top award in the representative character category at the 2026 Korea Character Awards, held on October 27 at the Korea Press Center in Seoul. This accolade reflects the character's status as a model case for branding in cyber universities, based on comprehensive evaluations from surveys and expert reviews.
HYON embodies the courage, justice, and spirit of challenge associated with Hanyang University's symbol, the lion. The name combines 'HY' from Hanyang and 'ON' from online activation and connection, representing the university's educational philosophy of making learning accessible anytime and anywhere. It aims to be a 'knowledge lion' that continuously connects learners with their education and future in the digital age.
HYON has been developed with ten different expressions and movements that reflect campus life, effectively bridging communication gaps inherent in online education. The 3D character assists in program guidance by incorporating elements from various majors, including architecture, business information, AI business, educational technology, and new media design. Additionally, it has become a friendly persona for working adults and learners, appearing in mobile emojis, wallpapers, social media short videos, and academic announcements.
Beyond the online realm, HYON is utilized in offline campus events, featuring merchandise such as dolls and keychains, as well as dedicated photo zones for orientation and graduation ceremonies, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among students.
A representative from Hanyang Cyber University stated, "We will continue to diversify content related to academic programs, admissions, and learning support centered around HYON, expanding the use of merchandise and emojis to maintain close communication between learners and the university in the cyber environment."
Meanwhile, Hanyang Cyber University, which opened in 2002 and established the first graduate school among cyber universities in 2010, is currently recruiting new students for its master's and doctoral programs for the 2027 academic year until December 11. Recruitment for new and transfer undergraduate students will begin on December 1.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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