- The University of Texas at Dallas has conferred Indian industrialist Naveen Jindal with a lifetime achievement award for his accomplishments in industry, politics and education.
- An alumnus of the University of Texas at Dallas’ 1992 batch, Jindal received the award in a ceremony held there on March 25.
- Jindal is the second person after eminent Nobel Laureate Aziz Sankar to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Texas at Dallas.
About Naveen Jindal:-
- Former Member of Parliament and a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, Naveen Jindal has been recognized for his achievements as a student leader and awarded the Student Leader Award during his time at the university.
- He received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2010.
- In 2011, the university re-christened its School of Management as Naveen Jindal School of Management in honor of his immense success as one of its most distinguished alumni.
Impacts of Naveen Jindal’s Contributions:-
- The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to those whose contributions have positively impacted society.
- Jindal’s contributions in industry, politics, and education have transformed the university and inspired others to achieve excellence.