Organised on 17th September 2025, by the Student Council in the College Hall, the Teachers' Day Celebration 2025 was an event full of wholesome and nostalgic moments. It celebrated the faculty that we adore so dearly at Xavier's. The celebratory event, which was an ode to the teachers of our college, was conducted over five entertaining segments — a student-led singing performance of classic old songs, western and classical dance performances, the teachers’ performance, a KB

Better known as ‘Speedy’ among students and colleagues, Prof. Francisco Rui Alvarez retired in 1990-91 and was given the maximum number of farewells in the college. He was an excellent teacher who used to prepare the teaching board before every lecture. An excellent teacher, an esteemed colleague, and a wonderful human being, Prof. Speedy Alvarez taught Physics (senior college) for three decades before retiring. May the departed soul rest in peace.

Prof. S. M. Gandhi Former Head, Department of Mathematics 17 August 1932 – 3 October 2025 Prof. S. M. Gandhi was associated with the college for over 40 years, first as a student, then as a professor in the Department of Mathematics. He was the head of the department for the last six years until he retired in 1992. He had a very unique personality, very witty and sharp. His lectures were always very interesting, never a dull moment to be had. In the early days of his teaching

We honor the retiring members of our faculty who have shaped St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, through their teaching, mentorship, and service. Their contributions, both in the classroom and within the community, have left a lasting impact on generations of Xavierites.

We observe with profound sadness the passing away of Prof. Ajay Patwardhan on 21st August 2025...