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NEWSMAKERS OF THE WEEK

Selected stories about Indian diaspora from our website www.theindianeye.com

Dr. Narendra Datta sible through support from donors
The endowed chair, made pos-
Appointed Chair of including Manu and Rika Shah, aims
to attract leading scholars and sup-
port research in areas such as AI,
Engineering Tech at UWA sustainability, and data analytics.
University President Grego-
ry Fenves and Dean Gareth James
praised Sheth’s legacy of mentorship
and impact. Sheth expressed gratitude
to Emory and his wife Madhu, saying
the honor reflects a lifelong journey
dedicated to marketing excellence.

Harjot Singh Joins Sikh

Coalition as Federal

Advocacy Manager

arjot Singh has been ap-
pointed as Federal Advocacy
HManager at the Sikh Coali-
r. Narendra Datta has been named Chair of the Division of Engineer- tion, bringing a strong background in
ing Technology at the University of West Alabama (UWA), following
Dhis impactful tenure as interim chair since June 2024. human rights, policy, and community
organizing.
Datta brings a future-facing vision to the role, emphasizing partnerships
Singh will lead advocacy around
with leading companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Georgia-Pacific, and AM/ congressional legislation, executive
NS Calvert. His leadership has led to the acquisition of cutting-edge instruc- actions, and policy development at the
tional tools, expansion of cooperative education programs, and new academ- federal level. A former Human Rights
ic alliances with institutions like UAB and the University of Alabama. Fellow at UC Berkeley’s School of
His initiatives include launching a guest lecture series, enhancing cap-
stone projects, and establishing the Epsilon Beta chapter of the Epsilon Pi Law, he has conducted extensive re-
search on state violence in Punjab and
Tau Honor Society. He has also spearheaded high school outreach and fund- served as a legislative intern for the U.S.
raising efforts to strengthen community ties. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
A native of India, Datta holds a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from
He holds an M.A. in Human Rights Studies from Columbia University
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and a doctorate in aerospace en- and dual B.A. degrees in Political Economy and South & Southeast Asian
gineering from the University of Alabama. Under his guidance, UWA suc- Studies from UC Berkeley, where he was co-president of the oldest Sikh stu-
cessfully submitted ABET re-accreditation materials for two core engineer- dent association in the U.S.
ing programs.
Singh has also been active in youth nonprofits and student-led initiatives
Emory Launches Jagdish promoting Sikh advocacy and inclusion. His new role positions him to ampli-
fy Sikh American voices in Washington and shape policy dialogues affecting
minority rights nationwide.
N. Sheth Professorship in Dr. Sai Yendamuri Elected

Marketing to American Surgical

oizueta Business School at Emory University has announced the cre- Association
ation of the Dr. Jagdish N. Sheth Endowed Professorship in Marketing,
Ghonoring the globally acclaimed scholar known for shaping modern r. Sai Yendamuri, Chair of Thoracic Surgery at Roswell Park Com-
marketing thought. prehensive Cancer Center, has been elected to the American Sur-
Dr. Sheth, who has authored over 30 books and 350 research papers, Dgical Association (ASA), the nation’s oldest and most distinguished
joined Emory in 1991 after teaching at Columbia, MIT, and USC. His schol- surgical body.
arship spans consumer behavior, global markets, and relationship marketing, Yendamuri joined Roswell Park in 2007 after completing training at MD
with deep influence across academia, business, and public policy. Continued on next page... >>

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