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News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
Amid Racial Backlash, Why NYU Named Its Engineering School After This Indian-Origin Couple
Last Updated: NYU Tandon School of Engineering is named after philanthropists Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon. Know all about the powerful Indian-American couple, New York University's School of Engineering was renamed the NYU Tandon School of Engineering in 2015. Recently, a video showing its graduates landing jobs at major tech firms like Google and Amazon, received several racial comments. The video was filmed during the graduation ceremony at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Students were sharing that they have secured lucrative job offers. However, instead of praise, the video received hate comments against Indians. This is to be noted NYU's college, facing backlash in the video, is named after an Indian-origin couple- Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and Ranjan Tandon. In 2015, the Indian-American philanthropists donated a $100 million gift to the U.S. engineering school; it is one of the largest donations received by the University. Who are Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and Ranjan Tandon? Former McKinsey & Company partner and founder of Tandon Capital Associates, Chandrika Tandon, still plays a crucial role at NYU as she serves as a trustee and chairs both the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and the university's President's Global Council. Chandrika's work towards the education sector is one of the biggest highlights. She is the founder and patron of Madras Christian College's Boyd-Tandon School of Business. She is also a member of Yale University's President's Council of International Activities and her Foundation has established faculty Chairs at Yale and Harvard Universities. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Investment Committee and serves as a Governor of the New York Academy of Sciences. Her husband, Ranjan Tandon, is an IIT Kanpur and Harvard Business School alumnus. He is the founder and chairman of Libra Advisors. view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 18:03 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
a day ago
- Business
- NDTV
Why New York University Named Its Engineering School After An Indian-Origin Couple
In 2015, New York University's School of Engineering was renamed the NYU Tandon School of Engineering after receiving a $100 million gift from Indian-American philanthropists Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and Ranjan Tandon. The landmark donation, among the largest ever to a U.S. engineering school, recognised the couple's commitment to advancing technology, innovation, and education. Chandrika Tandon, a former McKinsey & Company partner and founder of Tandon Capital Associates, continues to play a pivotal role at NYU. She serves as a trustee and chairs both the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and the university's President's Global Council. Beyond academia, she leads philanthropic projects through the Krishnamurthy Tandon Foundation and is an accomplished musician, winning a Grammy in 2025 for her album Triveni after a previous nomination for Soul is the sister of PepsiCo's former CEO, Indra Nooyi. Ranjan Tandon, an IIT Kanpur and Harvard Business School alumnus, is the founder and chairman of Libra Advisors. Initially launched as a hedge fund in 1990, the firm is now a family office known for its strong investment track record. His professional experience spans senior roles in global finance and operations, while his philanthropic efforts include significant contributions to universities worldwide. According to a release by the NYU, the Tandons' donation was intended to strengthen NYU's engineering programs by funding research, attracting top-tier faculty, and expanding scholarships for deserving students. University officials say the gift reflects not only the couple's generosity but also their belief in empowering the next generation of innovators and renaming stands as a lasting symbol of their impact on higher education.
