La Roche University Expands Global Academic Network Through Partnership with SAGE University Indore

PITTSBURGH, May 20, 2026 – La Roche University and SAGE University Indore, India, have formalized a new academic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking an important step in expanding global engagement and strengthening international academic collaboration.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Christina A. Clark, President of La Roche University, and Dr. Manish Choudhary, Registrar of SAGE University Indore. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering academic cooperation grounded in reciprocity, mutual benefit, and long-term institutional alignment.

The MOU establishes a flexible framework through which both institutions will pursue collaborative initiatives across areas of mutual interest. These include student, faculty, and administrative staff exchange; the sharing of academic information and materials; joint research initiatives; conferences and workshops; short-term language and field-based programs; and cooperation in student practicum and workforce development initiatives.

Located in Madhya Pradesh, India, SAGE University Indore is an emerging private university recognized for its focus on innovation, industry engagement, and experiential learning. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines including engineering, management, design, sciences, and liberal arts. Through interdisciplinary learning, industry-aligned curricula, internships, laboratories, and project-based experiences, SAGE emphasizes the integration of academic knowledge with practical application. Its growing focus on global engagement and academic innovation reflects a commitment to preparing students with the adaptability, technical expertise, and global perspective needed to succeed in today’s evolving workforce.

“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to creating meaningful global connections that extend beyond individual exchanges,” said President Clark. “By working together, our institutions are creating new opportunities for students to engage across cultures, disciplines, and professional pathways.”

Under the framework of this agreement, both institutions will explore a broad range of collaborative activities designed to support academic innovation, global learning, and student mobility. These efforts aim to strengthen institutional capacity while preparing students with the competencies required in today’s global environment. Both universities expressed appreciation for the collaboration that made this agreement possible and emphasized their intention to translate the partnership into impactful, sustainable initiatives.

As La Roche University continues to expand its international partnerships, this collaboration with SAGE University Indore supports a broader institutional strategy focused on building structured, scalable models for global education. Through sustained academic collaboration and student mobility initiatives, both institutions aim to enhance intercultural understanding, strengthen academic quality, and prepare graduates for success in an increasingly interconnected world.

About La Roche University: An independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers 71 undergraduate programs of study, eight master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, cybersecurity and forensics, psychology, nursing, and health and medical sciences as well as interior architecture & design and graphic design. This residential university provides a vibrant campus community for women and men enjoying multiple student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.

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