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May 11, 2026

Commencement Speaker Gives Special Surprise to NC State Wilson College Graduates

CBS Evening News
In honor of his late father, Anil Kochhar announced the gift to the graduating class of Wilson College students at their ceremony in May.

May 11, 2026

Some North Carolina State University Graduates Received An Unexpected Gift

ABC News
The graduation gift from Anil and Marilyn Kochhar will relieve Wilson students of the last year of student loan debt, in honor of his late father, a Wilson alum.

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.