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Development

As Dean Khargonekar steps down, he leaves a legacy of dedication, passion and excellence

In this issue of The Florida Engineer, we pay tribute to the many contributions Dean Pramod Khargonekar made in his tenure as dean. The support and partnerships formed mirror the vision set forth by Dean Khargonekar beginning with the establishment of the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering. The endowed department provided by Dr. Pruitt and his family provided a spring board for a number professorships and chairs to be provided by alumni and industry partners such as Bellsouth and Intel Corp. We are fortunate to have a leader with a firm vision for the College’s future. Friends and alumni have responded with numerous scholarships, fellowships and research support, making his vision a reality. Increased graduate student enrollment, stellar faculty hires, centers and institutes and innovative research are the result trust and belief in Dean Khargonekar’s mission. Jumping 10 spots in the U.S.News and World Report rankings from 35th to 25th overall is just one illustration of his dedication and hard work.

The College has established two funds to honor Dean Khargonekar’s leadership and passion for excellence. Through the generosity of alumni, faculty and students the College has established the Khargonekar Junior Faculty Award and the Dean’s Excellence Fund. The Khargonekar Junior Faculty Award reflects his belief that investing in faculty will enhance the College’s ability to respond to greater educational and research opportunities. The Dean’s Excellence Fund is an endowment that will generate resources in perpetuity allowing future deans the ability to respond to the many emergent needs and opportunities sure to arise. We hope you will take a moment to look online at the Khargonekar award and Dean’s Excellence Fund brochure at www.development.eng.ufl.edu and make a gift honoring his many accomplishments.

We are grateful for Dean Khargonkear’s vision and leadership and to the many who have already invested so we can pay tribute to his passion and desire to succeed. We look forward to reaping the rewards of his leadership for many generations to come.

MEG HENDRYX, Senior Director of Development
mhendryx@ufl.edu