Author: Krishna Rao

The Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Florida Southern College has recently announced the appointment of Dr. Laly Joseph as the endowed chair in nursing, holding the prestigious title of the Dr. Keith R. Berend ’92 endowed chair. Dr. Joseph, an Indian-American with a wealth of experience, is a board-certified adult nurse practitioner, boasting eight degrees and certifications, and she brings over three decades of expertise in the field of medicine. Earlier this year, Dr. Joseph was appointed as the dean of the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences, adding to her impressive…

Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has been acknowledged on the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s annual “Great Immigrants” list for his significant contributions in enriching America and its democracy. Banga, who assumed the role of World Bank chief in June 2023, holds the distinction of being the first-ever Indian American to lead the institution. Among this year’s honorees on the list of ‘Great Immigrants’ by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, he is the sole representative from India. With an impressive background of more than 30 years in influential positions, the 63-year-old Banga is expected to introduce…