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Anil Kochhar pays final year loans for all 176 textile graduates at North Carolina State
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Published on 11 May 2026
A pledge to erase debt for every graduate
Indian-American philanthropist Anil Kochhar and his wife Marilyn announced a major gift at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles graduation. They will cover the final-year education loans for all 176 graduates from the 2025-26 academic year, saying the move honors his father’s legacy and gives students room to chase their goals without financial pressure.
- Anil Kochhar and Marilyn will pay final-year loans
- The gift covers 176 graduates from 2025 to 2026
- Announcement made at North Carolina State University graduation
- The donation is tied to honoring his father’s legacy
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