Archive · 15 Aug 2025
NYU Engineering School's Name Sparks Racial Backlash
In 2015, NYU renamed its engineering school after Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon following a $100 million donation.
The video of the graduates went viral but received racial hate comments.
Chandrika Tandon is an NYU trustee, and Ranjan Tandon leads Libra Advisors.
The Tandons' gift supports NYU's engineering programs and scholarships, showcasing their commitment to the university and the success of students.
NYU's engineering school is named after Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon.
The renaming occurred in 2015 after a $100 million donation.
A recent video of graduates received negative racial comments.
Chandrika Tandon is a NYU trustee and chairs the School of Engineering.
Ranjan Tandon is the founder and chairman of Libra Advisors.
- Who
- Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon
- What
- NYU's School of Engineering was renamed after receiving a donation.
- When
- 2015
- Where
- New York University
- Why
- To strengthen engineering programs and support students.
- School Name
- NYU Tandon School of Engineering
- Donation Amount
- $100 million
- Donors
- Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon
- Chandrika Tandon's Role
- NYU Trustee, Chair of School of Engineering
- Ranjan Tandon's Role
- Founder of Libra Advisors
