Spartan Women in Philanthropy: Rohini Mulchandani, ’66

WHO: ROHINI MULCHANDANI, Ph.D. ’66, RETIRED FOOD SCIENTIST AND ENTREPRENEUR
WHERE: Jamshedpur, India via Columbus, Ohio
WHAT: Her gift supports graduate fellowships in food science

When Rohini Mulchandani first came to MSU from India in pursuit of her master’s degree, she had just $2,000—not enough to pay for the full two years required to finish her degree. A fellowship saved the day. She completed her master’s, went on to pursue a Ph.D. at Ohio State University and has enjoyed an immensely successful career as a food scientist and product developer at Abbott Laboratories.

After retiring in 1998, Rohini started her own company, Arjay Gourmet Foods LTD and became known around Columbus as the “Chutney Lady,” having created 13 versions of award-winning chutneys and seasonings. Since 2014 and fully retired, she has channeled her efforts into philanthropic endeavors.

Her cash and planned gifts to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are currently funding multiple graduate fellowships in Food Science, so that future students like Rohini will be able to fully fund the degree of their dreams.

Contact MSU Office of Gift Planning at 800-232-4678 | 517-884-1000 and giftplan@msu.edu to learn how you can make a positive impact on future generations of Spartans, just like Rohini.