I read an article on The Hindu (online edition) today which said that former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is considering coming back to Anna University. A room is being readied for him at the campus. It is also proposed that he will be co-advising students who are pursuing a Ph. D. at the university. This is such a welcome initiative by the President and also Dr. Viswanathan, vice-chancellor of Anna University, as this provides a great opportunity for students to work in close quarters with the great man himself.
The reputation of Anna University, esp. College of Engineering, Guindy, already a prefered destination for many aspiring engineers, will be extremely enhanced through this move. Students would now be tempted to work towards their Doctorate at Anna University without thinking about universities and professors in the US and elsewhere. Although there are speculations that Dr. Kalam had plans of taking up office in Nalanda University in Bihar, it would do no harm to the students if he functioned as an advisor at both varsities.
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