# Ashoka University Names New Visionary VC

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ashoka-university-names-new-visionary-vc/  
Published: 2026-06-15  
Updated: 2026-06-15  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Big move at Ashoka University! Professor Rishikesha T. Krishnan is set to take the helm as Vice-Chancellor on August 1, 2026. An innovation expert and former IIM Director, Krishnan brings elite leadership from Stanford and IIM Bangalore. His mission: drive the next era of academic excellence and institutional growth. A major power shift for India’s top-tier liberal arts landscape.