As the cradle for talent cultivation and aggregation, as well as the mainstay of scientific and technological innovation, universities should accelerate their high-quality development to earnestly fulfill the original mission of cultivating talents for the Party and the nation and implement the fundamental task of fostering virtue and educating people. This work begins with an overview of relevant aspects of higher education, aiming to lay a solid theoretical foundation. Secondly, taking C9 universities as examples and against the backdrop of the "Double First-Class" initiative, it explores effective strategies for the international development of domestic universities. Subsequently, it conducts research on the cultural construction of Chinese universities in the new era, with the aim of fully leveraging the educational function of university culture. Finally, it delves into the specific current situation and development paths of universities in the new era from the perspectives of the integration of professional education and innovation, the professional identity of young teachers, and the acceptance of online education.This work is expected to provide valuable references for the healthy and sustainable development of universities and play a positive role in cultivating high-quality talents required in the new era.