On October 10, 2024, the Advancement and Alumni Office hosted another series of Formanite Talkies, #Doctors Edition, celebrating the accomplishments of Formanite doctors. The evening began with a welcome address from Mrs. Badia Raza, Chief Marketing and Outreach Officer. Renowned medical icon and distinguished Formanite, Alumni Board Member Dr. Akhtar Sohail Chughtai inspired young Formanite doctors in his speech, emphasizing that honesty and hard work are the keys to success. Another esteemed speaker, Dr. Tariq Salahuddin, recognized as the father of neurosurgery in Pakistan, shared his remarkable journey and success story. He acknowledged FCCU's pivotal role in shaping his career [...]

Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) has reached a major milestone in its pursuit of accreditation with the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Rector FCCU, Dr. Addleton and Vice Rector Dr. Trimble traveled to Massachusetts to represent FCCU before the 27 NECHE Commissioners on September 26, presenting the case for candidacy status as the next step in Forman's quest toward initial NECHE accreditation. At the conclusion of the meeting, Forman was officially approved for candidacy status. This is good news and means that Forman has now ascended the first two of three steps leading to NECHE accreditation: (1) eligibility; (2) candidacy; and (3) initial NECHE accreditation. While more work lies [...]

The Department of English, FCCU, organized an engaging session under ‘The Writer’s Lounge Series’ with Prof. Amina Yaqin (University of Exeter, UK) on September 30, 2024. Prof. Amina Yaqin focused on the rich history of women's writing in the subcontinent. Through carefully exploring power dynamics, protest, and poetic forms, she illuminated the multifaceted experiences of women navigating a complex socio-political landscape. Prof. Yaqin traced the development of women's narratives, from the traditional zenana to the public sphere, highlighting their challenges and how they used poetry to challenge social norms and advocate for change. By exploring the works of notable poets [...]

On September 19, 2024, the Department of Computer Science, in collaboration with the Career Services and Internships Office, organized an insightful session titled "Building Brilliance: Shaping Students' Character for Success." The event featured the esteemed coach, trainer, and humorist, Mr. Adeel Hashmi. Mr. Hashmi delivered an engaging talk, addressing the importance of personal responsibility in character building and defining success as a concept unique to each individual. He encouraged students to take initiative in shaping their own paths and emphasized the value of internal motivation. A lively Q&A session followed, where Mr. Hashmi responded to questions regarding the significance of formal education [...]