Texas professor returns to classroom as student 20 years later

Sharma, who immigrated from India, expressed pride in contributing to the UTSA community, which she noted includes many first-generation students.

Vidya Sharma / Image- UTSA Today

Nearly 20 years after pausing her studies due to health challenges, Indian American assistant professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Vidya Sharma, returned to the classroom to achieve an academic milestone.

Sharma, a registered dietitian, completed her Ph.D. in Translational Science, while being a full-time assistant professor of practice in the UTSA Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and serving as the department’s internship coordinator.

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