Representatives from India’s O.P. Jindal Global University (OPJGU) recently visited St. Paul University Dumaguete (SPUD) to explore partnerships, including student exchanges and faculty fellowships.

OPJGU’s Dr. Rahul Bhandari and Swapnil S. Bhosale met with SPUD’s Sr. Mila Grace Silab, Dr. Mary Francis Laquinon, and Mr. Erven K. Noay to discuss collaboration opportunities. They aim to establish student exchange programs and involve SPUD faculty in OPJGU’s Fellowship Program in India.

Dr. Bhandari highlighted the value of such partnerships in fostering global engagement, while Sr. Mila expressed enthusiasm for international collaboration. The visit marks a positive step toward strengthening educational ties between India and the Philippines, with plans to formalize agreements soon.