Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka to Visit St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, a premier Jesuit institution with a glorious legacy of over 145 years in the field of education, is honoured to welcome the Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka, Shri Thawarchand Gehlot, to its campus on 16 January 2026.
The Hon’ble Governor will grace the inauguration of the School of Engineering and the School of Law, marking a significant milestone in the University’s journey of academic expansion and commitment to nation-building.
The programme will also be graced by the Guest of Honour, Captain Brijesh Chowta, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Dakshina Kannada, whose presence adds special significance to this historic occasion. Rev. Fr Melwin J Pinto, SJ, Rector of St Aloysius Institutions and Rev. Dr Praveenn Martis, SJ, Vice Chancellor of the University and Dr Ronald Nazareth, Registrar of the University will present for the programme.
Founded in 1880, St Aloysius has stood as a beacon of holistic education, shaping generations of students through its emphasis on academic excellence, character formation, social responsibility, and service to humanity. From its modest beginnings as a college, the institution has grown into a reputed Deemed to be University, offering a wide range of programmes across arts, science, commerce, management, social sciences and now engineering and law.
The launch of the School of Engineering and School of Law reflects the University’s vision to respond to contemporary educational needs by nurturing ethical professionals, innovative thinkers, and socially conscious leaders. These new schools aim to blend strong academic foundations with research, industry collaboration, and community engagement.
The Management, faculty, staff, and students of St Aloysius University extend a warm and respectful welcome to the Hon’ble Governor and the Guest of Honour.
All invitees, staff, students, and media representatives are requested to be present by 10:00 a.m. at LCRI Hall, St Aloysius University campus, and to carry their invitation card for entry
The visit of the Hon’ble Governor and distinguished guests is a moment of pride and inspiration for the entire Aloysian fraternity and reaffirms the University’s mission of forming men and women for and with others.