Ramachandran appointed as new VC of University of Madras

Chennai, Aug 30 (UNI) Dr S Ramachandran, Professor and Director, Centre for Research, Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of University of Madras.

Tamil Nadu Governor and Chancellor of University S S Barnala has appointed Dr Ramachandran for a period of three years from the date of his assumption of office, a Raj Bhavan release here said.

Dr Ramachandran succeeds Mr S P Thyagarajan, Vice-Chancellor, University of Madras, whose term was to end on September six.

Mr Thyagarajan has played a key role in the renovation of the dilapidated Senate House of the University by collecting funds from entrepreneurs, University Alumni and Philanthropists.

President A P J Abdul Kalam is scheduled to inaugurate the historic heritage building on September four, coinciding with the beginning of the 150th year celebrations of the University.

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