The Northwest Associated University was founded at the time when the very existence of the Chinese nation was at stake. It is an educational feat for Chinese intellectuals to seek national rejuvenation. The university spirit of “patriotism, selfless dedication, pioneering and innovation, building a strong country via learning” in moving to west China is a precious spiritual and cultural heritage in the history of Chinese education. Facing the unprecedented changes in the past century, the spirit is still the inner force to stimulate the development of higher education in the new era. During the “14th Five-Year Plan” period, China set the goal of building a high-quality education system. To develop high-quality education, teachers at all levels are indispensable, and teacher education is even more important. Although teacher education in the new era is facing many practical difficulties, the country has a lofty goal of developing high-quality teacher education, and the people are full of expectations. In the new era, teacher education should inherit the spirit of the Northwest Associated University, following the changing times and social development, explore innovative talent cultivating mode to educate people for the party and cultivate talents for the country.