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May 11, 2026

NC State Donor Surprises Graduates With Paid Senior Year Debts

NBC's TODAY Show
Anil Kochhar announced the life-changing gift during his commencement speech, covered by TODAY.

May 11, 2026

Alum to Cover Senior Year Debt for Wilson Graduates

CNN
Anil and Marilyn Kochhar announced a graduation gift to cover all debt incurred in the 25-26 school year for all graduates of the Wilson College. Watch the video from CNN.

May 10, 2026

North Carolina State University Graduates Get Final Year Loan Paid Off

Financial Express
Anil Kochhar pledged to cover senior-year education loans during the May 8 commencement ceremony in Raleigh, surprising a room full of hopeful graduates. Read about his background and motivation from Financial Express.

May 10, 2026

North Carolina State University Graduates Find Out Their Senior Year Debts are Covered

Daily Mail
During their commencement ceremony, donor Anil Kochhar announced his and his wife's plan to cover debts to allow students greater freedom, in honor of his late father.

May 10, 2026

NC State Commencement Speaker Announced Loan Forgiveness

California Post
Anil Kochhar announced that he and his wife, Marilyn, would pay off the last year's loans for the graduates during the Wilson College of Textiles commencement.

May 10, 2026

NC State Graduates Stunned as Donor Pays Off Senior Year Debts

New York Post
Anil Kochhar and his wife announced their fit to pay off the last year of student loan debt for graduates of the Wilson College of Textiles, in honor of his late father.

May 9, 2026

Wilson College of Textiles Commencement Speaker to Pay For Graduates’ Senior Year Loans

Technician
In honor of late Wilson College alum Prakash Chand Kochhar, his son Anil Kochhar announced the gift during his commencement speech to shock of students.

May 8, 2026

Commencement Surprise: Debt Relief For NC State Grads

Axios
Anil Kochhar surprised NC State students from the Wilson College of Textiles at their graduation with a promise to erase all debt they took on during the current school year.

May 8, 2026

NC State Students Get Stunning, Big-Ticket Surprise at Graduation Ceremony

The News and Observer
Anil Kochhar and his wife will cover the final-year education loans for 176 graduates from the 2025-26 academic year, honoring his late father, aiming to provide students with greater freedom to pursue their aspirations without financial burdens.
A wide view of models walkings on a runway bathed in purple and white light. The walkway is in the shape of an X and audience is packed into the space looking up at the models, who wear draped outfits with hardware features.

May 6, 2026

NC State Student Presents Collection in Scotland DONT WALK Charity Show

Undergraduate student Sarah Grace Simas traveled to Scotland to show her designs at the DONT WALK 2026 Charity Fashion Show.