University of Hong Kong
The origins of the University of Hong Kong can be traced back to the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese founded in 1887 (renamed the Hong Kong College of Medicine in 1907). The college became HKU's medical school in 1911.
Ling Daoyang
Ling Daoyang (; 1888-1993) was a prominent educator, forester and agronomist in modern Chinese history. He was the principal of Chung Chi College from 1955 to 1960, and principal of United College (Hong Kong) from 1960 to 1963. He was also one of the founders of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.