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Xavier University to name auditorium after Bhat family
In honor of the donation, the auditorium will bear the Bhats’ name as a permanent acknowledgment of their support.
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Malvika Choudhary - Tue, 30, Dec 2025
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Ganesh Bhat and Srimathi Bhat / Xavier University Aruba
Cincinnati based Xavier University will name the auditorium at its new academic campus after Ganesh Bhat and Srimathi Bhat following a $1.5 million philanthropic gift to Xavier Foundation Inc.
The contribution was described by university leadership as transformative and recognizes the Bhat family’s long-standing commitment to education, service, and institutional development. In honor of the donation, the auditorium will bear the Bhats’ name as a permanent acknowledgment of their support.
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Ravi Bhooplapur, president of Xavier University, announced the gift, noting that it would play a significant role in strengthening the university’s academic infrastructure and student experience.
The auditorium is planned as a central gathering space on the new campus and will host academic ceremonies, guest lectures, conferences, and other major university events.
Ganesh Bhat, who serves as chancellor of Xavier University, has been closely associated with the institution’s growth and strategic direction. University officials said his leadership has helped shape the university’s academic vision, standards, and global outreach.
The gift, made jointly with Srimathi Bhat, reflects their shared focus on advancing medical education and supporting the development of future physicians and healthcare professionals.
In recent months, Xavier Foundation Inc. has received additional major donations aimed at strengthening campus facilities, including contributions toward library and learning resources, highlighting a wider effort to build out the institution’s educational infrastructure.
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