Darpan Kapadia ‘95 Addresses Incoming Class | Convocation 2025
Darpan Kapadia ’95, chief operating officer of LS Power, welcomes new students at Opening Convocation. The ceremony marks the start of the academic year and welcomes new members of the campus community.In his role at LS Power, Kapadia helps lead one of the largest power generation, transmission and energy infrastructure companies in the United States. The company is committed to powering a sustainable future by investing in, developing and operating renewable energy projects and leading energy solution platforms.A dedicated alumnus, Kapadia has served in many capacities at William & Mary, beginning with his election as class president when he was an undergraduate.In 2023, he made a generous commitment to support career development at the university. The gift to the Career Center Student Internship Fund has had a transformative impact on internships at William & Mary, increasing the funding levels of individual internship grants while also quadrupling the number of students who can receive university funding for internships and applied learning opportunities each year.... ... ...
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