It is a matter of honour to be leading a 150-year old institution. During all these years, Ravenshaw has been a trailblazer in education in the state of Odisha. However, since its rebirth as a University in 2006, the institution is more like a young tree growing upon the roots of an old trunk. While there is a lot of public sentiment to keep things how they’ve always been, one cannot dispute the fact that the institution has to evolve according to the requirements of the times and to respond to the expectations of the new generation of students. Amid the push and pull forces in the history of its evolution, the leadership at Ravenshaw has always strived to build the capacity of the institution, its students and teachers and would continue to do so. While many a halting and painful step has been taken to achieve success in teaching and administration, one needs to keep in mind that our students deserve the learning support that is appropriate for their situation or context. With this singular aim, I am confident that Ravenshaw University will continue its onward journey to a future which the past and the present will be proud of. I wish our students and teachers all the best and am happy to be part of their journey.