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Cornell University honors its esteemed alumnus Ratan Tata, who passed away at age 86. A former trustee, Tata’s contributions to education, health, and global de
On Thursday, October 10, 2024, Cornell University honored its renowned alumnus Ratan Tata, who passed away late on Wednesday night at Candy Breach Hospital in Mumbai. As he bid the world farewell, the University paid tribute to its former trustee and member of the class of 62.
In 1959, Ratan Tata entered Cornell University with the intention of majoring in mechanical engineering. However, after two years, he changed his mind and chose to specialize in architecture. Tata, a well-known industrialist and philanthropist, graduated in 1962 with a degree in structural engineering and architecture.
Speaking about Tata’s significant contribution to the development of India and the world, Cornell University’s Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff underlined his works in the improvement of educational and health facilities for the people of India and millions across the globe. “Ratan Tata has left an extraordinary legacy in India, across the world and at Cornell, which he cared about deeply,” University quoted Kotlikoff.
“Ratan’s quiet demeanour and humility belied his international profile. His generosity and concern for others enabled research and scholarship that improved the education and health of millions of people in India and beyond, and extended Cornell’s global impact,” he added.
Ratan Tata was a trustee at Cornell University and he went on to become the university’s largest international donor. He funded scholarships and supported research to reduce rural poverty and malnutrition in India, and technology innovation.
In 2008, the Tata Trust established the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition worth 50 million USD and endowed the Tata Scholarship for students from India. In 2017, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) helped build the Tata Innovation Center worth 50 million USD on Cornell Tech’s Roosevelt Island campus in New York City.
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