Indian-origin philanthropist Anil Kochhar has made headlines by committing to pay off all final-year student loans for the 2026 graduating class at North Carolina State University's Wilson College of Textiles.
The gesture, announced during a ceremony on May 8, was a tribute to his father, Prakash Chand Kochhar, who immigrated to the US 80 years ago.
Kochhar hopes the donation will enable students to progress without financial stress, allowing them to pursue their goals and build their lives.
The Kochhars worked closely with the university's leadership and financial aid offices to make the donation possible.
The graduating cohort comprised 176 students who were awarded bachelor's degrees and 26 others obtained master's degrees.
The ceremony has become a sensation, exceeding one million views and eliciting a flood of responses from online users, with many praising Kochhar's generosity and the impact it will have on the students' lives.
