S. Jack Hu, a Chinese-American, has made history by being appointed chancellor of UC Riverside, a prominent US institution. He is the first individual with a bachelor's degree from mainland China to lead such a top-tier American university. Hu's inspiring journey, from a rural Chinese family to a prestigious academic leadership role, has garnered significant social media attention.

More than 40 years ago, he became the first person from his rural family to study at a university in China. Four decades on he was appointed chancellor of UC Riverside, a prestigious school in the United States. The story of S. Jack Hu, a Chinese-American who is the first individual with a bachelor’s education from mainland China to head a top US institution, has trended on social media, inspiring millions of internet users. The 62-year-old Hu, whose Chinese name is Hu Shixin, hails from a...