On Saturday afternoon, Nitte University in Udupi awarded degrees to 839 graduates during the third session of its 16th Ghatikotsava, while former Prasar Bharati CEO and CBFC president Shashishekar Vempati addressed the gathering on the importance of lifelong learning for professional success.
Vempati highlighted that obtaining a degree marks the start of a new learning journey rather than its conclusion. He urged the fresh alumni to adopt a mindset that welcomes challenges, cultivates effective communication, and adapts swiftly to change. Drawing from his own experience steering large broadcasters such as Doordarshan and All India Radio, he explained that leading such institutions required reshaping their operations to match evolving times, a task he did not approach with certainty about his age or experience but with confidence in teamwork.
The speaker warned that rapid advances in technology, especially artificial intelligence, demand continuous skill upgrades. “Students must keep their knowledge current,” he said, stressing that confidence and leadership responsibility grow when one embraces obstacles.
Co‑vice‑chancellor Prof. M. Shantarama Shetty congratulated the graduates and encouraged them to apply their expertise for societal benefit. Chancellor Vishwaal Hegde presided over the ceremony, which also honoured gold‑medal winners from various departments.
University officials present included Bangalore campus administrator Rohit Poonja, trustee Viren Hegde, Executive Council member Prof. Dr. Omer Anasari, Vice‑President Prof. Sandeep Shastri, Secretary Dr. Harsha Halahalli, Examination Head Dr. Prasad B. Shetty, along with deans, department heads and Academic Council members. Dr. Subrahmanya Bhat K, controller of the off‑campus centre, led the procession and read the list of graduates. The event concluded with remarks from Prof. Dr. Sudhir Raj, Director of the Center for Indian Knowledge System, and Assistant Professor Shweta Bharat.
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📰 Source: Vartha Bharati Udupi