Professor (Dr.) Upasana Mahanta, Dean of Admissions and Outreach of JGU, has been appointed to the Strategic Higher Education Advisory Council (SHEAC) formed by Cambridge International. This is the first time India is being represented on this global platform.
SHEAC brings together senior leaders in admissions and student recruitment from some of the world's most distinguished academic institutions, including the University of Oxford, MIT, University of Cambridge, University of Toronto, and Monash University. The Council plays a vital role in shaping the recognition, relevance, and future direction of Cambridge qualifications globally, ensuring they remain responsive to the changing dynamics of higher education worldwide.
Commenting on the news, Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU, said, "This is a proud moment for JGU and for India. Prof. Upasana Mahanta's appointment shows that the work we are doing here — our values, our vision, our commitment to inclusive education — resonates globally. As a university from the Global South, we believe in building bridges, not walls. We are honoured that our voice will now help shape the future of education at the international level."