Manipal Institute of Communication Celebrates Their 25th Anniversary

~ Over 3000 students added to the workforce since 1997~

Manipal Institute of Communication - MIC, Manipal, a constituent arm of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), a premier institute in the field of communication is set to celebrate its silver anniversary. Founded in 1997, the institute has completed 25 glorious years as a part of MAHE, an institute of eminence.

Scheduled for the 28th of January 2023 on the lawns of the Hotel Fortune Valley View Inn, Manipal, the event will be inaugurated by Chief Guest Mr. Harish Bijoor, Brand Guru and Founder, Harish Bijoor Consults Inc. The event will be presided over by Dr. H.S. Ballal, Pro Chancellor, MAHE, Manipal and will be attended by a host of dignitaries such as Lt. Gen (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Manipal; Dr. Ranjan R Pai, Chairman, MEMG, Bengaluru and Mrs. Vasanthi R Pai, Trustee, MAHE Trust, Manipal. 

Speaking about the event, Dr Padma Rani, Director, MIC, Manipal said, “With great pride, we are celebrating 25 years of glorious journey at MIC Manipal. Over the years, our primary goal has been to provide industry focused learning to student aspiring for a career in media and communications. With our multidisciplinary curriculum, MIC has played an instrumental role in creating a talented pipeline of skilled talent for the industry. In the coming years, we will be take further steps to augment our curriculum and strengthen our alumni network”.

Commemorating the Silver Anniversary event, MIC will be hosting its alumni meet as a part of the event, where the first ever batch of students will be felicitated. Additionally, the college plans to honour all its former directors for their contribution in nurturing MIC from its grassroots to a time where it currently stands to be one of the leading communication colleges in India. The event will also feature an address by the Chief Guest as well as Guest of Honour, Lt. Gen (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Manipal. Following the address, the former faculty and staff will be recognised for their work during their time at MIC. The event will conclude with cultural programme and dinner.

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal an Institution of Eminence, Deemed to be University, is a self-financing Higher Educational institution which started its operations in 1953 by establishing the first self-financing medical college, KMC Manipal, as Public Private collaboration model. Over the years various institutions have been added and finally in 1993 June, these group of institutions have been declared as a Deemed to be University by the Govt. of India. The excellent track record in academics, infrastructure and research contributions and its standing in the national and international rankings, culminated in it being declared as an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University (IoE) by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, in October 2020. Presently MAHE Manipal offers 300+ programmes in 30+ streams which includes undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels at its four campuses in India and one overseas campus. It has about 35000 students on its rolls. MAHE Manipal, as an IoE, is committed to provide quality higher education at affordable cost and contribute in increasing the gross enrolment rate ratio in higher education.