Alma Matters

Oct 30, 2024

Warm Glow of Giving

Today, I learnt a new phrase - “warm glow of giving”. As a marketer working for my alma mater and being part of their fundraising team, I thought this was a beautiful term. It encompasses everything good about the act of giving. “Warm” and “glowing” and “giving”.

Oct 30, 2024

Reunion – The Real Opportunity

Reunion is really an opportunity to re-engage with friends and the Institute. They are also a great occasion to commit to give back.

Oct 25, 2024

IIT Madras Foundation: Celebrating A US$40 Million Milestone in Alumni Giving

IIT Madras Foundation is thrilled to announce that over US $40 million was raised towards funding a variety of Research, Innovation, Faculty, Student, and Facilities-related initiatives.

Sep 25, 2024

Teachers’ Day 2024

Teachers are the guiding lights who shape the paths of their students, inspire dreams, and help them reach their full potential. Their influence stretches beyond classrooms, planting the seeds of curiosity, resilience, and integrity that guide students throughout their lives.

Sep 25, 2024

A Journey of Intellectual Curiosity and Perseverance: An Interview with Prof. Hari Balakrishnan

In honor of Teacher’s Day this month, we are proud to share an inspiring conversation with Prof. Hari Balakrishnan (1993/B.Tech/C.Sc), a renowned academic in the fields of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at MIT, and the Co-founder and CTO of Cambridge Mobile Telematics. Prof. Hari's journey from his days as a student to becoming a leading professor encapsulates the values of intellectual curiosity and perseverance.

Aug 21, 2024

An Inspiring Journey: From Small Town Student to ISRO Chairman

In a recent interview, Dr. S. Somanath shared his remarkable journey from a small town engineering student to becoming a distinguished leader at ISRO.