As the global community prepares to observe International Women’s Day on 8 March, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, is commemorating the occasion with a week-long People & Culture celebration across its campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, and Jamshedpur. The 2026 theme, “Give to Gain,” underscores a compelling institutional ethos: when women contribute their time, expertise, resilience, and leadership, institutions do not merely expand, they transform. From 2 to 7 March, each day of the celebration is dedicated to recognising a distinct dimension of giving, honouring the invaluable role women play in shaping MAHE’s academic excellence, community engagement, and organisational culture.