經世柱位于湖北經濟學院東大門，是學校標志性建筑之一，由四根形象柱組成，象征校訓“厚德、博學、經世、濟民”，代表學校培養兼具道德修養、廣博知識和社會服務能力的人才。形象柱設計簡約大氣，象征學校精神文化的傳承與發揚，體現出堅韌不拔、屹立不倒的精神。柱間的空隙象征教育的廣闊天地，鼓勵學子在知識的海洋中探索和超越。
As a symbol of the University, The Jingshi (meaning statecraft) Pillar stands proudly at the eastern gate of the university. It is comprised of four majestic columns which represent the school motto: Virtue, Erudition, Statecraft, and Benefiting the People. These pillars encapsulate the university's mission to nurture talents imbued with moral fortitude, vast knowledge, and a spirit of service. Designed with elegance, the columns reflect the enduring legacy of the school's cultural ethos, embodying resilience and steadfastness. The spaces between the pillars symbolize the vast horizons of education, encouraging students to explore and transcend the oceans of knowledge.
