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'''Hindu University of America''' <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/nov/20ia.htm|title=Hindu University in US expands Vedic base |date=November 20, 2007 |work=Rediff News|accessdate=11 January 2010}}</ref><ref name="TOI">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Prez-of-US-vedic-univ-visits-BHU/articleshow/4928958.cms|title=Prez of US vedic univ visits BHU |date=24 August 2009|work=Times of India|accessdate=11 January 2010}}</ref> is a U.S. [[non-profit]] Hindu educational institution based in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Florida]].<br />
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==History==<br />
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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.<br />
The university was founded on October 24, 1993 ([[Vijayadashami]]) by Hindu leaders in USA<ref>[https://indianewengland.com/2017/03/indian-president-honors-boston-resident-dr-mahesh-mehta/ Indian President Honors Boston Resident Dr. Mahesh Mehta, India New England News, March 29, 2017]</ref> and acquired a {{convert|9.7|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus property with two buildings in 2000. A residential facility for full-time faculty was constructed in 2002.{{citation needed|date=August 2013}}<ref>[http://old.pluralism.org/news/the-hindu-university-of-america-to-expand/ The Hindu University of America to Expand, August 9, 2002, India Abroad]</ref> In 2009 the university reported it had 8,000 students taking courses either on campus or via the [[Internet]].<ref name="TOI"/><br />
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Its first president was Dr. Deen Dayal Khandelwal who was followed by Dr. Bhudev Sharma,<ref>[https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/bijnor/famous-mathematician-dr-bhudev-sharma-passed-away-bijnor-news-mrt5357576200 प्रसिद्ध गणितज्ञ डॉ. भूदेव शर्मा का निधन, Amar Ujala, 24 Apr 2021]</ref> Dr. Kuldip C. Gupta<ref>[https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=4213243 In Memory of Prof. K.C. Gupta, Inder Bahl and Madhu S. Gupta, IEEE Microwave magazine, June 2007, p. 116-117]</ref> and Dr. T. R. N. Rao <ref>[http://old.pluralism.org/news/hindu-university-of-america-welcomes-dr-t-r-n-rao-as-its-new-president/ Hindu University of America Welcomes Dr. T. R. N. Rao as its New President October 3, 2006]</ref> Dr. [[H. R. Nagendra]]<ref>[https://www.ayurvedsutra.com/author/nagendra Dr. H.R. Nagendra Chancellor, S-VYASA]</ref> and othere. It is currently headed by Prof Kalyan Vishwanathan, a former global practice director of [[Tata Consultancy Services]] (TCS)<ref>[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/special-session-on-bhagavad-gita-188605 Special session on Bhagavad Gita, The Tribune, Dec 24, 2020]</ref><br />
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==Academics==<br />
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.<ref name="TOI"/> Although mainly supported by the Hindus of North America, it welcomes others as faculty and students.<br />
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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.<ref>https://www.hua.edu/</ref><br />
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==Publishing==<br />
It published "Hindu Temples of North America" by Mahalingum Kolapen on January 1, 2008.<ref>[https://catalog.library.vanderbilt.edu/discovery/fulldisplay/alma991011428079703276/01VAN_INST:vanui 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.]</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
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*[[Hindu denominations]]<br />
*[[Hinduism in the West]]<br />
*[[List of Hindu temples in the United States]]<br />
*[[Sanskrit in the West]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.hua.edu/ Hindu University of America official website]<br />
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