Hindu University of America

Hindu University of America [1][2] is a U.S. non-profit Hindu educational institution based in Orlando, Florida.

History

The University was inspired by Swami Tilak of Brazil's suggestion “that Hindus should repay America for their material success". He suggested an institution of higher learning to provide an opportunity for those studying other in other fields to learn more about Hindu traditions and teachings. The university was founded on October 24, 1993 (Vijayadashami) by Hindu leaders in USA[3] and acquired a 9.7-acre (39,000 m2) campus property with two buildings in 2000. A residential facility for full-time faculty was constructed in 2002.[4] In 2009 the university reported it had 8,000 students taking courses either on campus or via the Internet.[2]

Its first president was Dr. Deen Dayal Khandelwal who was followed by Dr. Bhudev Sharma,[5] Dr. Kuldip C. Gupta[6] and Dr. T. R. N. Rao [7] Dr. H. R. Nagendra[8] and others. It is currently headed by Prof Kalyan Vishwanathan, a former global practice director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)[9]

Academics

The university offers undergraduate and graduate level courses in the ancient language of Sanskrit, Hindu Philosophy, Yoga, Ayurveda, Jyotish medicinal chemistry in addition to enrichment classes.[2] Although mainly supported by the Hindus of North America, it welcomes others as faculty and students.

As of academic year 2019–2020, the University is not accredited, but states that it offers a degree authorized by the State of Florida, and has plans to secure accreditation from three different agencies.[10]

Publishing

It published "Hindu Temples of North America" by Mahalingum Kolapen on January 1, 2008.[11]

See also

References
  1. "Hindu University in US expands Vedic base". Rediff News. 20 November 2007. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
  2. "Prez of US vedic univ visits BHU". Times of India. 24 August 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
  3. Indian President Honors Boston Resident Dr. Mahesh Mehta, India New England News, March 29, 2017
  4. The Hindu University of America to Expand, August 9, 2002, India Abroad
  5. प्रसिद्ध गणितज्ञ डॉ. भूदेव शर्मा का निधन, Amar Ujala, 24 Apr 2021
  6. In Memory of Prof. K.C. Gupta, Inder Bahl and Madhu S. Gupta, IEEE Microwave magazine, June 2007, p. 116-117
  7. Hindu University of America Welcomes Dr. T. R. N. Rao as its New President October 3, 2006
  8. Dr. H.R. Nagendra Chancellor, S-VYASA
  9. Special session on Bhagavad Gita, The Tribune, Dec 24, 2020
  10. https://www.hua.edu/
  11. Hindu temples in North America : a celebration of life / by Mahalingum Kolapen ; photography by Sañjay Kolapen. Hindu University of America; Council of Hindu Temples of North America; Titan Graphics and Publications, 2002.
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