Sharath Ananathamurthy took charge as Vice Chancellor of Kuvempu University at Shankarghatta, university campus, near Shivamogga, on Thursday. He has a term of four years.
He took charge from S.V. Krishnamurthy, who was Vice Chancellor (acting). Registrar A.L. Manjunath, Registrar (Evaluation) S.M. Gopinath and others were present.
Addressing the officers soon after taking charge, Sharath Ananthamurthy said he was proud to be appointed Vice Chancellor of the university named after the great poet, Kuvempu. He would wish to engage in dialogue with all the stakeholders of the university and focus on strengthening the institute academically.
