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University of Nevada launches fellowship in honor of Indian American professor
Verma, a foundational figure in the department of mathematical sciences, passed away on May 21, at the age of 95.
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has established a memorial fellowship fund to honor the life and legacy of Sadanand Verma, an Indian American professor.
A foundational figure in the department of mathematical sciences, Verma passed away on May 21, aged 95. Following his passing, the Verma family established The Sadanand Verma Mathematics Fellowship Fund, which will support outstanding graduate students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees in the mathematical sciences.
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Over a 55-year career at UNLV, from 1967 to 2022, Verma played a pivotal role in shaping the department and mentoring generations of students, the university said. He served as department chair for 22 years and was instrumental in establishing the master’s program in mathematics in 1969. His leadership also expanded the department’s reach into new disciplinary areas, including statistics and computer science.
In 2021, Verma was recognized as UNLV’s longest-serving faculty member. At the time, he reflected on his decades of teaching, saying that his greatest satisfaction came from “seeing students from my classes perform outstandingly to move on to other universities or make a positive impact in our Las Vegas community.”
Known simply as “Verma,” he was a fixture at university ceremonies, often seen carrying the ceremonial mace as grand marshal—a symbol of his seniority and enduring presence on campus.
He was also among the earliest Indian-origin faculty members at UNLV and played a critical role in expanding research capacity and creating opportunities for international scholars during the university’s transition from a small regional college to an R1 research institution.
Donations to the fellowship fund can be made through UNLV’s Rebel Raiser platform. According to the university’s College of Sciences, the endowment will recognize students with strong academic performance and research potential, continuing Verma’s legacy of academic excellence and mentorship.
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