$1 million Jain Studies Endowment established at University of Texas in US' Austin

$1 million Jain Studies Endowment established at University of Texas in US' Austin

Houston, Aug 2 (PTI) A $1 million endowment has been established at the University of Texas at Austin to advance the academic study of Jainism, marking a significant milestone for the Jain community in North America. The Tirthankar Sumatinath Distinguished Professorship in Jain Studies will be housed within UT Austin’s Department of Asian Studies. It is the 24th endowed chair supported by the Academic Liaison Committee (ALC) of the Federation of…

$1 Million Jain Studies Professorship Established At UT-Austin - IndiaWest Journal News

India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX – The Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) has partnered with the University of Texas at Austin to establish the Tirthankar Sumatinath Distinguished Professorship in Jain Studies. This new endowed position was funded by a $1 million gift from the JAINA Academic Liaison Committee, making it the 24th professorship of its kind established by the ALC. The announcement was made at a celebrator…