Sat Mar 01 12:46:16 UTC 2025: **Andhra University Welcomes New Vice-Chancellor with Focus on Excellence and Growth**
VISAKHAPATNAM, March 1, 2025 – G.P. Raja Sekhar, a senior mathematics professor from IIT Kharagpur, assumed the post of Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University on Saturday. Succeeding Prof. Sashibhushan Rao, who served as in-charge VC since July 2024, Prof. Sekhar outlined his priorities as academic and global excellence for the university.
In a press conference, Prof. Sekhar emphasized his commitment to the university’s growth, viewing his appointment not as a position but a responsibility. He acknowledged existing challenges, including faculty shortages and resource constraints, promising to collaborate with the state government to address them. He plans to leverage technology and align with the state’s Vision 2047 goals, with a particular focus on fostering student entrepreneurship and enhancing research activities, drawing on his 24 years of experience at IIT Kharagpur. The new VC was welcomed by university staff and faculty.
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