Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) celebrated the achievements of its graduating class at its 32nd Convocation Ceremony, held from November 8th to 10th at KMC Greens, Manipal. The three-day event saw the graduation of 5767 students.
Professor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), served as the chief guest for the first day of the ceremony. In his address, Professor Kumar emphasized the crucial role institutions like MAHE play in preparing future leaders to tackle global challenges such as population growth and environmental sustainability. He highlighted the pressing need for innovative solutions to address issues like food and water security, given the projected global population of 10 billion by 2050. Professor Kumar expressed confidence in the graduates’ ability to contribute to a sustainable and prosperous world.
Dr. H.S. Ballal, Pro Chancellor of MAHE, congratulated the graduates and highlighted the university’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, honesty, creativity, and civic duty. Lt Gen (Dr) M.D. Venkatesh, VSM (Retd), Vice Chancellor of MAHE, praised the students’ resilience and adaptability, particularly in light of recent challenges.
The convocation ceremony also saw the conferment of the prestigious Dr. TMA Pai Gold Medal to two students: Melin Mathew, pursuing B.Sc Nursing from MCON, Manipal, and Manaswi P S, pursuing Master of Engineering – ME, from MSIS, Manipal. The award recognizes their exceptional contributions and achievements in their respective fields.