As many as 801 students graduated, with 56 receiving ranks, at the first convocation of St. Aloysius (Deemed-to-be University), Mangaluru, on Saturday.The convocation was declared open by Fr. Dionysius Vaz, Chancellor and Provincial of the Karnataka Jesuit Province. A solemn oath-taking ceremony was led by Fr Melwin D’Cunha, Pro-Vice-Chancellor. Graduates marked the occasion by turning their tassels, following which the university choir led the anthem.Delivering the keynote address, C. Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana, congratulated the graduates as pioneers of the institution’s legacy. He reminded them, “Education is not about careers. It’s about character.” He stressed that knowledge must be embedded in values to become a transformative force for good. He urged the students to uphold integrity, compassion, and social responsibility while navigating an uncertain world.Miloš Lichner, Vice-Chancellor of Trnava University, Slovakia, reflected on the resilience of Jesuit institutions across centuries. He emphasised that authority should be seen as responsibility, knowledge must be accompanied by humility, and leadership is best demonstrated through example.Fr. Vaz highlighted the enduring values of Jesuit education—equity, discernment, empathy, and justice. He envisioned St. Aloysius rising to global eminence, becoming a cradle of innovation and producing leaders across disciplines.Praveen Martis, Vice-Chancellor; Ronald Nazareth, Registrar; Fr Brian Pereira, Pro-Chancellor and Rector of St. Aloysius Institutions, Mangaluru; and others were present. Published - August 03, 2026 06:56 pm IST