Remembering Suresh Raj Sharma, doyen of Nepal’s modern education
Summary
Suresh Raj Sharma, the founding vice-chancellor of Kathmandu University and a leading figure in Nepal’s modern higher education, has died at the age of 86. The article traces his role in building Kathmandu University into a major institution and his long influence on Nepal’s education system.
Key Points
- Suresh Raj Sharma, founding vice-chancellor of Kathmandu University, died on September 23 at age 86.
- The article credits him with helping build Kathmandu University into Nepal’s most successful public academic institution.
- Sharma played a major role in shaping quality higher education in Nepal through his leadership, teaching, and institution-building.
- His long tenure ended amid internal university politics, but his moral authority continued to influence KU’s decisions.
