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University of Kansas names Raj Bhala distinguished professor
His appointment will be effective at the start of the fall 2025 semester.
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Bhavana P - Wed, 30, Jul 2025
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Raj Bhala / University School of Milwaukee
The University of Kansas (KU) has named Indian-American legal scholar Raj Bhala as a distinguished professor, one of the highest recognitions of academic excellence and leadership at the institution.
Bhala, a professor at the KU School of Law is widely known for his contributions to international trade law and relations.
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He has served as associate dean for international and comparative law at KU and held the inaugural Leo S. Brenneisen distinguished professorship and the Raymond F. Rice distinguished professorship.
As a Fulbright specialist, Bhala has taught at institutions such as the George Washington University Law School and William & Mary Law School, and is a speaker for the U.S. Department of State.
He has authored 13 books and more than 100 law review articles, with a particular focus on trade law and its intersections with literature. His eight-volume International Trade Law: A Comprehensive E-Textbook is considered one of the leading global references in the field.
Bhala earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, a master’s degree in management from Oxford University, a master’s degree in economics from the London School of Economics, and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Duke University.
He is amongst five appointees, and their appointments will be effective at the start of the fall 2025 semester.
“These individuals have proven themselves to be accomplished educators and impactful scholars in their respective disciplines. This recognition reflects their significant accomplishments and contributions, and they serve as representatives of the exceptional scholarly community we foster at KU,” said Barbara A. Bichelmeyer, chief academic officer/provost and executive vice chancellor.
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