Symbol
The central oval embodies the enterprising spirit and future-oriented educational philosophy of Kwangju Women’s University as it leads the new millennium, while the book represents the role of the university in pursuing scholarship and serving society. The leaf inside the book symbolizes the founding philosophy and educational goals of the university and contains the image of an ivory tower. The seven petals outside the circle represent vibrant life force, and the number seven is considered a complete number symbolizing life in Eastern thought.