by americansouthasiannetwork.com | May 6, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Four Indian American students at Harvard University have received the 2026 Thomas Temple Hoopes Prize, one of Harvard’s top honors for outstanding undergraduate research and thesis work. The award recognizes projects that demonstrate exceptional originality,...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Apr 30, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Jennifer Gandhi has been named the next Phyllis A. Wallace Dean of Faculty Development in Yale University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, with the appointment taking effect on Jan. 1, 2027. Yale announced the appointment on April 30, 2026. Gandhi currently serves as...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Apr 30, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the former U.S. Surgeon General, will receive an honorary Doctor of Science from Dartmouth College at its 2026 Commencement ceremony on June 14 on the Green in Hanover, New Hampshire. Dartmouth announced on April 30, 2026, that Murthy is one of seven...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Apr 21, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Srinivas Sai Nidadhavolu has been named global head of enterprise applications at DXC Technology, marking a significant leadership appointment within one of the world’s major IT services firms. The announcement, made on April 21, 2026, places Nidadhavolu in charge of...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Apr 9, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Deep Jariwala has been named Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices at the University of Tennessee, marking a major appointment in advanced materials and quantum research. The announcement, made on April 9, 2026, places Jariwala in a joint leadership role that connects...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Apr 9, 2026 | south-asian-spotlight
Madhu Dhar has been awarded a $50,000 innovation prize at the University of Tennessee, recognizing her work in advancing research with strong real-world applications. The award, announced on April 9, 2026, highlights Dhar’s contributions to innovation within the...
