VC emphasises alumni role in strengthening academic, cultural fabric of JU

Describing the alumni as cornerstone of the University of Jammu, Vice Chancellor Prof. Umesh Rai on Wednesday sought their continued role in strengthening the academic and cultural fabric of this great institution.

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"An institution that does not celebrate its alumni loses the opportunity to inspire its future," the Vice Chancellor said while addressing the General Body Meeting of the University of Jammu Alumni Association (UJAA) in the campus this evening.

The Vice Chancellor, who is also the Patron of UJAA, said the alumni are not mere former students, but the living legacy of the institution, hoping that they too will play their significant role in making their alma mater an institution of overall excellence in academics, sports, intellectual discourse and extra-curricular activities.

The Vice Chancellor urged every department to take ownership by compiling detailed alumni records and reaching out with meaningful, activity-based collaborations.

Whether through mentoring, lectures, cultural events, entrepreneurship guidance, or creative arts-he stressed the need to tap into the wealth of experience that alumni across fields such as judiciary, administration, academia, and industry bring back to the University.

Highlighting the emotional connect between alumni and their alma mater, the Vice Chancellor underlined that time and contribution-not just monetary, but experiential-are the true markers of belonging.