Hyderabad, August 2023.
Mahindra University is
delighted to announce the celebration of its 2nd Annual Convocation, a
momentous occasion that marks the culmination of academic excellence,
innovation, and holistic learning. The grand event took place on the 5th
of August at the picturesque Mahindra University campus,where the university
community came together to honour and recognize the achievements of its
outstanding graduates.
The 2nd Convocation of
Mahindra University is a testament to the institution's commitment to fostering
intellectual growth, empowering future leaders, and nurturing a vibrant
academic community. Since its inception, the university has strived to redefine
education and develop individuals who can positively impact the world through
their knowledge and skills—the talented cohort of three Ph.D students, 22
M.Tech and 262 B.Tech students graduated this year. The event was further
enriched by the inauguration of the Life Sciences Lab Complex and Mahindra e-Hub
by Shri Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao and Shri Ronnie Screwvala.
The convocation
ceremony witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries, faculty members, and
prominent industry leaders coming together to inspire and congratulate the
graduating class.The prestigious event was graced by the esteemed presence of Anand
Mahindra, Chancellor, Mahindra University, along with Chief Guest
GrandhiMallikarjuna Rao, Chairman, GMR Group, and Guest of Honour, Ronnie
Screwvala, Chairman, upGrad including, Vineet Nayyar, Chairman MEI,CP Gurnani, Board of Management, Mahindra University, Managing
Director and CEO of Tech Mahindra,
Mohit Joshi, MD and CEO Designate of Tech Mahindra,Dr. Yajulu Medury,
Vice-Chancellor, Mahindra University, and other esteemed board members were
also present to share this special moment with the graduating students.
Chief Guest, Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao, Chairman, GMR
Group, in his address to the graduating class, expressed,
“I strongly recommend everyone to behave like a student throughout life;
learning attitude is a combination of curiosity, humanity, a strong sense of
belief and a value system”. He encouraged the students to step out of their
comfort zones and develop a strong adversity quotient.
Guest
of Honour, Ronnie Screwvala, Chairman, upGrad addressed the
students and shared his 6 super skills, namely, clarity, connect, conviction,
curiosity, change, and choice. He said “the students must develop these 6Cs
as they enter the phase of lifelong learning”. Furthermore, he stressed on
the importance of how we learn and who we learn from. Asking students to
constantly reflect on improving the lives of others around them, he urged them
to develop a sense of empathy and redefine their own success.
Anand Mahindra,
Chancellor, Mahindra University, presided over the
convocation ceremony and remarked,and referred to the story of Narsimha, the
hybrid version of a lion and a human where the lion was the braun and the
muscle and the human half applied to the moral imperative to right the wrong.
He remarked “The more our lives are intertwined with machines the more
important it’s going to be to preserve and nurture the humanity that
distinguishes us from a decision-making algorithm”. He emphasized that
technology is here only to augment humanity and not replace it. He concluded by
motivating students to channel technology to enhance humanity, thereby
determining the course of their future.
Vineet Nayyar, Chairman
MEI, he stated that their core idea is to work towards
quality and not quantity. He expressed “The success that this entity has
achieved is because we are basing everything on values”.
CP Gurnani, Member,
Executive Committee (MEI), Managing Director and CEO, Tech Mahindra
encouraged the students to express gratitude for their first teachers: their
parents and encouraged them to dream with their eyes open and have a wild
imagination. With a deep sense of pride he claimed “When the Indian economy
races to be the number 3 economy in the world, Tech Mahindra is the company
that was there 76 years ago and will be there for the next 76 years”.
Mohit Joshi, MD and CEO
Designate of Tech Mahindrasharing his insights,
he said “ If you can combine a sense of restlessness, hunger, a sense of
passion equally with a deep sense of calm and deep sense of groundedness,
there’s no doubt you’ll be successful”.
Dr. Yajulu Medury,
Vice-Chancellor of Mahindra University, welcomed everyone to
the 2ndAnnual Convocation of Mahindra University; he congratulated the
graduating students, especially the first batch of Ph.D. students graduating
from the university. With pride, he stated, “The students of Mahindra
University are the leaders of tomorrow, entrepreneurs of the new generation,
and innovators of the 21st century”.
During the ceremony,
students who demonstrated exceptional academic excellence, research
accomplishments, and contributions to the community were recognized and
felicitated. Throughout the event, Mahindra University's commitment to
cultivating an environment of innovation, inclusivity, and progressive learning
was evident. As the second convocation concluded, Mahindra University
reaffirmed its dedication to empowering future leaders and making a positive
impact on society through transformative education.