Mangaluru: Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering (MITE), a premier Engineering & Management college, situated near Moodabidri renewed its Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Binghamton University, State University of New York, SUNY USA for a period of another Five Years, further strengthening the partnership between the two Institutions.

MITE and Binghamton University had earlier entered into an MoA in May 2016 under which Faculty Exchange Programs and Student Exchange Programs along with Advanced Technologies Workshops, Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt Certification, Collaborative International conference and Joint Research Programs were conducted in the previous Years.  The MoA document exchange ceremony took place between Rajesh Chowta, Chairman of MITE, and Harvey Stenger, President of Binghamton University, along with Donald E Hall, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost of Binghamton University on 2nd May 2023 at the Binghamton University Campus, New York, USA.

The renewed MoA between MITE and Binghamton University aims to foster academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. Under this partnership, students and faculty members of both institutions will have opportunities to engage in joint research projects, academic exchange programs, and other collaborative activities. Binghamton University will provide Short Term courses, and seminars and conduct workshops for MITE. Also, support of conferences and workshops, along with knowledge sharing and collaborations pertaining to the incubation of start-up companies will be provided to MITE. Faculty Development Programs focusing on pedagogy, assessment and evaluation of educational programs will also be provided by Binghamton University to MITE.

“We are pleased to renew our MoA with Binghamton University, SUNY USA. This partnership reflects our commitment to fostering international collaborations that benefit our students and faculty members,” said Rajesh Chowta, Chairman of MITE. “We look forward to deepening our relationship with Binghamton University. This MoA renewal allows us to further strengthen our academic and research ties, and provides valuable opportunities for our students and faculty members to engage in international collaborations.”

“We’re thrilled to renew our Memorandum of Agreement with Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering in India,” said Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger. “MITE is located in a region of India where education is highly regarded, so this renewed partnership will strengthen the pipeline for academic and scientific exchanges between our faculty, students and staff. Highly qualified MITE students will enrol in graduate programs at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, we will collaborate on industry/university partnerships and we will cooperate on conferences and workshops that will support faculty development and the sharing of knowledge.”

“Binghamton University prides itself on establishing strong relationships with our partners around the world, and our agreement with MITE is a foundational partnership that allows us to add to the cultural and academic richness of our campus,” said Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Donald Hall. “In addition, the breadth of the agreement will benefit both institutions as faculty and students share ideas and work together to advance educational programs at all levels.”

“The MoA renewal between MITE and Binghamton University underscores the commitment of both institutions to academic excellence, innovation, and international collaboration.” Said Dr Prashanth C M, Principal of MITE

About Binghamton University, SUNY USA

 Binghamton University is a public research university located in Binghamton, New York, USA. Binghamton University has built a reputation as a premier institution, renowned as one of the top public research universities in the U.S.A, and is ranked as R1 University in the USA. for its talent, facilities, partnerships and research opportunities. Distinguished Professor and Nobel Laureate M. Stanley Whittingham is working at Binghamton University to revolutionize the way lithium-ion batteries are manufactured. Binghamton University has been recently awarded more than $113 million for its New Energy New York project to establish a hub for battery technology innovation in upstate New York.

About MITE –

Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering (MITE) is a premier engineering college in Karnataka, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, computer applications, and management. The college boasts Accreditation with A+ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and has programs accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). With a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and research initiatives, MITE has garnered recognition and accolades at prestigious forums such as UNISYS, TIBCO, KPIT, KSCST, Anveshana, and ISTE for the outstanding projects developed by its talented students. 

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