Past glory to be restored to Andhra University; varsity aiming for place in Global Top-100
The minister promised full support and cooperation for the event. He held an extensive review with vice-chancellor JP Rajasekhar on Tuesday, focusing on the preparations for the centenary celebrations and the steps required for the further development of the university.
VIJAYAWADA: Education Minister, Nara Lokesh, has highlighted the importance of organising the centenary celebrations of Andhra University with grandeur in view of the university's rich history.
The minister promised full support and cooperation for the event. He held an extensive review with vice-chancellor JP Rajasekhar on Tuesday, focusing on the preparations for the centenary celebrations and the steps required for the further development of the university.
The VC announced that the centenary celebrations would begin on April 26. Established in 1926, the university would celebrate the occasion with events throughout the year, concluding on April 26, 2026.
During the meeting, the VC unveiled the university’s vision for the future. Lokesh proposed that the centenary celebrations be carried out in a prestigious manner. He set the goal of securing a place for AU in the top 100 universities of the QS rankings.
The minister said the vacancies in the university would be filled soon.