This distinction was given out on August 1, 2015 at a grand ceremony at the Caesar’s Palace Hotel, Las Vegas, USA. This is an honour also for India and Bhubaneswar to increase its capacity for greater international relations.
Upon receiving this award, Fr.Paul Fernandes, Vice Chancellor, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar dedicated this award to the efforts of the Governing Board, the Deans, the faculty, staff and the excellent students and all the well wishers. Xavier University, Bhubaneswar always stand for academic excellence, integrity and ethical values, social justice and building a humane society, educating people for greater citizenship.