Mon Feb 23 14:58:11 UTC 2026: ### Headline: Ramakrishnaiah K. Appointed Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka State Music and Performing Arts University

The Story:
On February 23, 2026, K. Ramakrishnaiah of Bangalore University assumed the role of Vice-Chancellor of the Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hanagal Music and Performing Arts University. The transition occurred during a brief ceremony in Mysuru, with Ramakrishnaiah succeeding Nagesh V. Bettakote. This change in leadership coincides with the university’s recent relocation to a new, more spacious campus in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Nagar, Nadanahalli, on the outskirts of Mysuru, from its previous temporary location in Lakshmipuram.

Key Points:
* K. Ramakrishnaiah has been appointed the new Vice-Chancellor.
* He succeeds Nagesh V. Bettakote on February 23, 2026.
* The university was established in 2008.
* The university recently moved to a new campus in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Nagar, Nadanahalli, Mysuru.
* The university offers courses in vocal music, instruments, dance, and theatre arts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor signals a potential shift in the university’s strategic direction.
  • The relocation to a larger campus suggests a commitment to expanding the university’s academic programs and infrastructure.
  • The university’s focus remains on strengthening music and performing arts education in Karnataka.

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