After the chaos of World War II, there was an urgent need to reorganize and restore the country. The restoration included both education for children and advanced training for teachers. Dr. Saroj Buasri, a devoted educator, founded the Higher Teacher Training School at Prasarnmit, the first formal modern teachers training institution in 1949 under the auspices of His Majesty the King Arnanthamahidol. The Higher Teacher Training School expanded its reputation continuously. The Demonstration Schools and Central Library were established, and the School itself became the College of Education, having authority to grant degrees in Education. In 1974, the College of Education became a comprehensive university by Royal Decree of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who graciously named the new university “Srinakharinwirot”, which means ‘the glory of the city.’ Also, while the Faculty of Education remains at the heart of the University, more faculties, research institutes, centers and the Graduate School have been established over the years to serve the society. Moreover, faculties have been relocated to a new campus in Ongkharak District in Nakhon Nayok Province. This new campus, about 70 kilometers north of Bangkok, first admitted students in 1996. It is in some ways similar to the Prasarnmit campus of 1949 – a green and peaceful place surrounded by canals and rice fields. The Faculties of Engineering and various fields of medicine and technology located there are blessed with state-of-the-art teaching facilities. In particular, the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center provides medical students with all modern means for research and training. It also provides medical care for students, staff and the general public. Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center in suburban Bangkok also became the second hospital to serve both medical education and health care. Today, Srinakharinwirot University is a modern institution producing graduates with a vast range of skills to meet the demands of the fast-moving society. Throughout its history of rapid growth and technological development, the University has remained faithful to its founding principles.