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Nandan Nilekani Donates USD 38.5 Million to IIT Bombay to Support its Vision to be a Global Leader in Technology and Engineering

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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BANGALORE, India and MUMBAI, India, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nandan Nilekani, Co-Founder and Chairman of Infosys Ltd. and Founding Chairman of UIDAI, has donated USD 38.5 Million to his alma mater, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. This substantial contribution builds upon his previous grants of INR 85 Crores to the Institute, bringing the cumulative value of his support to INR 400 Crores. The donation will be instrumental in fostering world-class infrastructure, stimulating research in emerging areas of engineering and technology, and nurturing a deep tech startup ecosystem at IIT Bombay.

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  • The donation will be instrumental in fostering world-class infrastructure, stimulating research in emerging areas of engineering and technology, and nurturing a deep tech startup ecosystem at IIT Bombay.
  • The Memorandum of Understanding was formally signed today in Bengaluru by Nandan Nilekani and Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay.
  • This significant contribution serves as the anchor for IIT Bombay's ambitious vision to become a global leader among engineering and technology institutes and contribute significantly towards nation-building.
  • Nilekani joined IIT Bombay in 1973 for a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

Monroe College Confers Degrees on 2,196 Students Representing 52 Countries at 90th Annual Commencement

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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BRONX, N.Y., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, a national leader in educating first-generation and international students, held its 90th Annual Commencement last Friday at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan. Degrees were conferred on 2,196 students from around the world at its joyous celebration of the Class of 2023.

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  • BRONX, N.Y., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, a national leader in educating first-generation and international students, held its 90th Annual Commencement last Friday at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan.
  • Degrees were conferred on 2,196 students from around the world at its joyous celebration of the Class of 2023.
  • The College's three-semester academic calendar enables Monroe students to earn 45 or more college credits per year (compared to the 30 credits college students typically earn per year at other institutions).
  • The College conferred 325 Master's degrees, 908 Bachelor's degrees, and 892 Associate degrees this year, as well as awarded 71 professional and advanced certificates.

Monroe College Confers Degrees on 2,357 Students Representing 75 Countries at 89th Annual Commencement

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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BRONX, N.Y., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, a national leader in educating urban and international students, held its 89th Annual Commencement today at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan. Degrees were conferred on 2,357 students from around the world at its first in-person graduation ceremony since 2019.

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  • Degrees were conferred on 2,357 students from around the world at its first in-person graduation ceremony since 2019.
  • Two separate ceremonies were held to accommodate the families and friends of the students earning Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degrees or professional certificates.
  • The College's three-semester academic calendar enables Monroe students to earn 45 or more college credits per year (compared to the 30 credits college students typically earn per year at other institutions).
  • The College conferred 325 Master's degrees; 1,021 Bachelor's degrees; and 922 Associate degrees this year, as well as awarded 89 professional certificates.