KIMS alumni contribute over ₹2 crore to develop alma mater in Dharwad

In a rare initiative in any government-run university, alumni of Kousali Institute of Management Studies (KIMS) of Karnatak University, Dharwad, have contributed over ₹2 crore to develop their expertise. alma mater.

Alumni have not only contributed generously but also actively participated in executing and monitoring KIMS development projects through the Kousali Alumini Network (KAN), reflecting their strong commitment towards the advancement of the institute.

Alumni, KIMS and Karnatak University celebrated 50 years of establishment of KIMS through ‘Darpan’, an alumni meet and international seminar organized in partnership with Cardiff University, UK, which started on January 10 and ended on January 12. More than 300 students from around the world, representing all 50 groups of KIMS, attended this unforgettable event.

During the inauguration, Madan Pillutla, Dean, Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad and the chief guest highlighted the important role of graduates in corporate development.

Delivering the keynote speech, Sriram Beldona, Strategic Advisor, Stonehill College, USA, presented strategic perspectives and forward-looking ideas that can guide KIMS in its academic and institutional journey from 2026 to 2050.

The event was attended by KIMS Director Uttam Kinange, KAN President Naresh Shah, KAN Project Head Sanjeev Ganate and many distinguished alumni including Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar and several former vice-chancellors and KIMS executives.

Seminar on emerging paradigms in the business ecosystem

During the two-day International Seminar on ‘Emerging Paradigms in Business Ecosystem’, a number of resource persons, including some alumni, spoke on various emerging issues in the field of business management. Eight panel discussions featuring five international resource persons and covering topical topics provided participants with valuable global perspectives on evolving business models, digital transformation, sustainability and strategic management in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) environment.

The graduation ceremony ended on January 12 with the evaluation of the negotiations held during the seminar.