Cornell University Remembers Alumnus Ratan Tata: ‘We Will Always Remember His Legacy'

After the passing of business icon Ratan Tata at a Mumbai hospital, heartfelt tributes began to emerge for the esteemed industrialist. 

In remembrance of their alumnus, Cornell University shared a message honoring the legacy of Ratan Tata who continues to inspire generations of business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Ratan Tata attended Cornell University, an Ivy League school, for a degree in architecture and structural engineering in 1962. 

Cornell University shared a post on their X, stating, “Ratan Tata '59, B.Arch. '62, the university's most generous international donor and one of India's most respected business leaders and philanthropists, passed Oct. 9. We will remember his legacy of transformative giving to Cornell.”

Michael I. Kotlikoff, the interim president of Cornell University, said that Ratan Tata left an extraordinary legacy in India, across the world and at Cornell, which he cared about deeply. "Ratan's quiet demeanour and humility belied his international profile. His generosity and concern for others enabled research and scholarship that improved the education and health of millions of people in India and beyond, and extended Cornell's global impact," he said.

Ratan Tata's association with Cornell University remained strong throughout his life. The University hailed Mr Tata as its largest international donor, recognising his significant contributions to the institution's global impact.