Balavenkatesh Kanna appointed CEO of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Mar 24, 2026 | Pulse

Balavenkatesh Kanna has been appointed chief executive officer of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, a major public academic medical center in Brooklyn, New York. The announcement, reported on March 24, 2026, places Kanna in charge of a complex institution...

Sandhya Rao receives University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Teaching Award

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Mar 21, 2026 | Pulse

Sandhya Rao has been awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award at the University of Pittsburgh, one of the institution’s highest recognitions for excellence in education. The announcement, reported in March 2026, places Rao among a select group of faculty honored for...

Rini Sampath becomes first South Asian on Washington, D.C. mayoral ballot

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Mar 18, 2026 | Pulse

Rini Sampath has become the first South Asian candidate to appear on the mayoral ballot in Washington, D.C., marking a significant milestone in U.S. political representation. The announcement, reported on March 18, 2026, reflects a growing presence of South Asian...

Sonia Banker wins Carnegie fellowship as University of Pennsylvania student

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Mar 18, 2026 | Pulse

Sonia Banker, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, has been awarded a Carnegie fellowship, marking a significant academic and leadership recognition. The announcement, reported in March 2026, places Banker among a select group of students recognized for their...

Ravi V. Bellamkonda named president of Ohio State University

by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Mar 12, 2026 | Pulse

Ravi V. Bellamkonda has been named the 18th president of Ohio State University, placing an accomplished biomedical engineer and academic leader at the helm of one of the largest public research universities in the United States. The appointment marks a significant...