Leadership + Careers
Jennifer Gandhi named Phyllis A. Wallace Dean of Faculty Development at Yale
Jennifer Gandhi has been named Yale’s Phyllis A. Wallace Dean of Faculty Development, effective January 2027.
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Leadership + Careers
Vivek Murthy to receive honorary Doctor of Science from Dartmouth
Vivek Murthy will receive an honorary Doctor of Science from Dartmouth for his public health leadership as U.S. Surgeon General.
Technology
Srinivas Sai Nidadhavolu named global head of enterprise applications at DXC Technology
Srinivas Sai Nidadhavolu has been named global head of enterprise applications at DXC Technology, leading strategy and delivery worldwide.
Technology
Deep Jariwala named Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices at University of Tennessee
Deep Jariwala has been named Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices at the University of Tennessee, advancing research in next-generation materials and quantum tech.
Leadership + Careers
Madhu Dhar wins $50,000 innovation award at University of Tennessee
Madhu Dhar has won a $50,000 innovation award at the University of Tennessee for advancing research with real-world impact.
Healthcare + Vitality
Angana Borah wins research fellowship for work in biomedical science
Angana Borah has won a prestigious research fellowship recognizing her contributions to biomedical science and innovation in the U.S.
Healthcare + Vitality
Tejal Desai elected 2025 AAAS Fellow for contributions to engineering and medicine
Tejal Desai, dean of engineering at Brown University, has been elected a 2025 AAAS Fellow for her contributions to biomedical engineering.
Leadership + Careers
Ashna Tambe earns CSC Academic All-District honor at University of Pennsylvania
Ashna Tambe, a guard at the University of Pennsylvania, has earned CSC Academic All-District honors for excellence in both academics and athletics.
Healthcare + Vitality
Arul Chinnaiyan awarded Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine
Arul Chinnaiyan has received the Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine, recognizing his pioneering contributions to precision oncology and cancer research.
Technology
Abhijit Bhattacharyya appointed dean of engineering at Georgia Southern University
Abhijit Bhattacharyya has been named dean of engineering at Georgia Southern, leading the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing.
Technology
Vidya Bommanapally wins 2026 Nebraska Tech Award
Vidya Bommanapally has won the 2026 Nebraska Tech Award, recognizing her leadership and impact in advancing technology innovation.
Healthcare + Vitality
Balavenkatesh Kanna appointed CEO of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Balavenkatesh Kanna has been named CEO of SUNY Downstate, marking a key leadership shift in New York’s public healthcare system.
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