Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma urged HSNC University’s 2026 graduates to embrace lifelong learning, ethical leadership and social responsibility at its 5th Convocation. The ceremony honoured 45 gold medallists, while university leaders highlighted its growth since 2020, research initiatives and plans for a 20-acre campus at Alibaug.
At the 5th Convocation of HSNC University, Mumbai, Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra and Chancellor of HSNC University, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma; Provost Mr. Anil Harish; President, HSNC Board Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani; Vice Chancellor Col. Prof. Hemlata K. Bagla; IAS Dr. Prashant B. Narnaware, Secretary to Governor; Dr. Bhagwan Balani, Registrar, HSNC University; deans, principals, directors and officials came together to celebrate the graduating class of 2026 and to look beyond the degree towards the journey that lies ahead. At the heart of this year's celebration were 45 gold medallists, recognised for outstanding academic achievement.
Governor Shri Jishnu Dev Varma gave that journey a memorable expression: The message was simple, but profound. The completion of formal education is not the completion of learning. A degree may mark the end of a student's time at University, but it cannot mark the end of curiosity, growth, discovery or contribution.
For a generation entering a world being transformed by artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, biotechnology, climate change and cyber-security, the distinction could hardly be more relevant.
In such a world, the Governor urged students to look beyond technical competence. “I often say that AI without compassion and empathy is meaningless,” he said, stressing that technological progress must be accompanied by ethics, values, health and social responsibility.
