Centurion University’s Sukanta Parida Bags Excellence In Higher Education Leadership Award

New Delhi: Sukanta Parida, Director of Admissions & Marketing at Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), in Bhubaneswar, was honoured with the Excellence in Higher Education Leadership 2026 award at the Times Now Education Summit recently.

With over 24 years of experience spanning admissions, strategic marketing, skill development and industry-academia partnerships, Parida has been instrumental in expanding CUTM’s outreach and visibility. His leadership has focused on employability, institutional growth and building collaborations with schools, industry and government stakeholders.

Accepting the award, Parida said, “I am deeply honoured to receive the Excellence in Higher Education Leadership 2026 recognition. I see this award as a reflection of the collective efforts of the institutions, colleagues, students, industry partners and stakeholders with whom I have had the opportunity to work throughout my professional journey. Higher education is undergoing a significant transformation, and I remain committed to contributing to an ecosystem that is more industry-connected, skill-oriented, inclusive and focused on meaningful student outcomes.”