CUTN, Holy Cross College forge academic partnership

chennai: in a significant development on national education day, commemorated on the birth anniversary of maulana abul kalam azad, the central university of tamil nadu (cutn) and holy cross college (autonomous), tiruchirappalli, formalized an academic partnership to advance education, research, and community service. the memorandum of understanding (mou), signed by cutn registrar prof. r. thirumurugan and holy cross principal dr. isabella rajakumari, outlines a strategic collaboration to foster academic excellence and professional growth for students and faculty alike.this partnership, witnessed by cutn vice chancellor prof. m. krishnan and senior faculty members, aims to deliver enhanced learning experiences through joint training, seminars, and workshops, with an emphasis on innovative teaching and rehabilitative practices. the institutions plan to engage in collaborative research, field analyses, and create an inclusive academic framework that prioritizes marginalized and differently-abled students. additionally, student and faculty exchanges are anticipated to provide vital field exposure and reinforce mutual learning.addressing the gathering, prof. krishnan underscored the importance of education in societal transformation, emphasizing the need for sustainable research. dr. rajakumari highlighted the alignment of the partnership with holy cross college's founding vision to empower through education, echoing the ideals of both maulana azad and mother sophie, the institution's founder.