RV University Holds 3rd Annual Convocation: 259 students graduate across six streams

Bengaluru, August 30, 2025: RV University, a new-age global university for liberal education, held its 3rd annual convocation on Saturday. A total of 259 students graduated in six streams with nine receiving honours for exceptional academic performance.
 
The event was graced by Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Laureate (2014), internationally acclaimed child rights activist, and founder of Bachpan Bachao Andolan, who delivered the Convocation Address. The ceremony also witnessed the presence of Dr. (h.c.) A.V.S. Murthy, Chancellor of RV University; Dr. M.P. Shyam, President of the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST); Pro Chancellor, D.P. Nagaraj of RV University, Prof. (Dr.) Dwarika Prasad Uniyal, Vice Chancellor; Dr. Sahana D. Gowda, Registrar; Prof. (Dr.) Anuradha Chatterjee, Pro Vice Chancellor and other distinguished members of the board of management, board of governors, academic council and faculty members.
 
Degrees were conferred across RV University’s six schools: Liberal Arts & Sciences, Design & Innovation, Business, Economics & Public Policy, Computer Science & Engineering and Law.
 
Dr. (h.c.) A.V.S. Murthy, Chancellor of RV University said, “We are proud of our graduating students who are leaving with skills and knowledge to make a meaningful difference and real impact in the society. Our graduating students embody RV University’s vision to build a better world. We are confident they will succeed and carry forward our legacy of excellence.”
 
This year’s convocation not only marked the conferment of degrees but also served as a moment of inspiration, highlighted by an address from Kailash Satyarthi. "You are not the leaders of tomorrow; you are the leaders of today"; he said. "The world is fragmented, and it desperately needs your compassion. I believe compassion isn't a soft feeling, but a powerful force for solving problems. Use your education not just for your own success, but to create a better world. History is made by those who step into the ring, and I have every confidence you will."
 
The speech concluded by encouraging the graduates to pursue their dreams with courage, compassion, and determination, carrying the values of compassion and problem-solving into their future roles in society.
 
Offering a heartfelt message to the graduating batch, Prof. (Dr.) Dwarika Prasad Uniyal, Vice Chancellor said, “We believe that holistic education goes beyond classrooms. The graduating batch is a testament to that philosophy. These students have shown incredible passion in their academic and extracurricular pursuits, demonstrating the kind of well-rounded excellence that is essential for true leadership. Today, we celebrate their achievements and look forward to their future successes.”
 
The annual report of RV University, which detailed the outstanding accomplishments of the establishment in the previous year, was delivered by Prof. Uniyal. He stated, "RV University has experienced phenomenal growth in just four years, surpassing our ten-year strategic goals in less than half the time. We've expanded from three schools to nine, from 150 students to over 6,000, and from eight programmes to 27. Our international and national collaborations have grown from 3 to over 180, and we've established 31 cutting-edge research centers. This rapid expansion, coupled with our commitment to academic rigour, has positioned RVU among the top 10 emerging state private universities in India. As we continue to innovate and grow, our focus remains on providing a transformative education that prepares our students to be leaders and innovators in a rapidly changing world”.
 
He further added, “In line with our vision of becoming a future-ready global institution, RV University is expanding its footprint with the development of a new campus at Nanjangud, 21 km from Mysuru city. Spread across 42 acres, the Mysuru campus is designed to be a vibrant hub for academic excellence, research, and innovation. In the first phase, the campus will feature 2 million sq. ft. of constructed infrastructure, including academic blocks, student housing, laboratories, research centres, sports complexes, and collaborative spaces.”

The convocation ceremony at RV University was a powerful statement of the institution’s core mission: to do more than just educate. The event was a vivid display of its commitment to shaping future leaders equipped to make a tangible impact on the world. The ceremony served as a compelling reminder of the university's dedication to its students, empowering them with the knowledge and vision to go forth and truly change the world.
 
Students awarded the best academic Award:
1. School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Varuni Krishna B.A.
- ⁠Labdhishree Tater B.Sc.
 
2. School of Design and Innovation
- Sharvani K B M.Des.
- Piya Sarah Kurian B.Des.
 
3. School of Business
- Beneath B Mathew BBA
- Deekshith A S B.Com.
 
4. School of Economics and Public Policy
- K Monika M.A. Economics
- Nakshatra Lakshmanan, B.A. Economics
 
5. School of Law
- Krithika Chandrashekara