Meghalaya’s renowned pop-rock icon Lou Majaw Lou was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) degree by the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) today.
The honorary D.Litt. degree was also conferred to renowned Assamese musician Zubeen Garg.
The degree was given in recognition for their outstanding contribution in the field of art and culture, outreach activities, peace, harmony and development of society.
Altogether 1,639 graduates were awarded degrees during the ceremony held in the presence of a galaxy of vice chancellors, academicians and other eminent personalities.
As many as 17 scholars were awarded Ph.D degrees, 906 students were awarded postgraduate degrees while 716 students were awarded undergraduate degrees at the convocation.
The convocation address was delivered by Prof. Ved Prakash, former chairman of UGC. The special address was made by Prof. V. N. Rajsekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor of Somaiya Vidyasagar University, Mumbai and former chairman, UGC and former director, NAAC.
Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque expressed his vision for USTM to become a world-class institution and thanked the Government of Meghalaya for its support.
Top students were also awarded gold medals and special recognition, including Kasim Ampang Sangma, Manash Pratim Sarmah, Mustafizur Rahman, and Sujata Kumari.
The ceremony concluded with the administration of oaths and the singing of the National Anthem, celebrating the achievements and future aspirations of USTM graduates.
