Indian-origin academics increasingly assumed leadership of major American universities, reflecting the community’s growing influence in higher education. Beheruz Sethna became the first Indian American to serve as president of a U.S. university. He was followed by leaders including Ravi V. Bellamkonda at Ohio State University, Pradeep Khosla at the University of California, San Diego, Renu Khator at the University of Houston, and Neeli Bendapudi at Pennsylvania State University. Together, they have led institutions serving nearly 200,000 students while shaping the future of American higher education.
