Professor Abdul Wahid Qureshi, Eminent Academician and Former Vice-Chancellor, Passes Away

November 17, 2024 | Author: News Desk

Srinagar, 17 November, 2024 — Prof. Abdul Wahid Qureshi, a distinguished academician from Karnah Kupwara and former Vice-Chancellor of both the University of Kashmir (KU) and Central University, passed away, leaving a lasting legacy in the fields of education and social sciences. He was [age, if known] at the time of his death.

Prof. Qureshi was widely respected for his contributions to academia, particularly in the Department of Economics at the University of Kashmir, where he served as a professor. His career at KU also saw him taking on leadership roles as Dean of Academics, Dean of Social Sciences, and Director of the Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW). Throughout his tenure, he was known for his visionary leadership, commitment to academic excellence, and advocacy for the holistic development of students.

In addition to his work within the university, Prof. Qureshi’s contributions to education and society extended beyond the classroom. His dedication to the advancement of social sciences and his tireless efforts to improve the educational landscape of Jammu and Kashmir have left a profound impact on generations of students and scholars alike.

Prof. Qureshi’s death has been met with an outpouring of grief from students, colleagues, and the academic community at large. His legacy as an educator and administrator is one that will continue to inspire and shape the future of academia in the region.

As the region mourns the loss of this towering figure in education, Prof. Abdul Wahid Qureshi’s memory and contributions will remain etched in the annals of Kashmir’s academic history.