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Dr. Anil Kumar Palla is a leader in global education whose work has expanded opportunities for students to pursue higher education across cultures and national borders. As Founder and CEO of University HUB, a strategic partner of Anderson University, he has helped connect students from around the world with international academic opportunities. Through EduvateHUB, he has also played an important role in advancing Anderson University’s global presence and developing international partnerships.
Dr. Palla brings a distinctive combination of medical training, advanced scholarship—including a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship—and nearly two decades of experience in international education and cross-border ventures. Under his leadership, University HUB has developed a growing presence in the United States, Canada, India, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Philippines. He also serves as a frequent lecturer on international education, technology, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in higher education. He holds an honorary doctorate from St. Francis College in recognition of his contributions to education.
Dr. Palla is also committed to philanthropy and to expanding educational opportunities for students around the world. Through his professional and academic work, he has sought to create pathways that enable students to learn across cultures and prepare for leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.
Distinguished Presidential Scholar and Guest Lecturer
Sandy Scott is an internationally recognized wildlife sculptor whose work reflects a remarkable combination of artistic imagination, technical mastery, and deep appreciation for the natural world. Trained at the Kansas City Art Institute, she began her career as a commercial artist and animation artist in the motion picture industry before turning to etching, printmaking, and, ultimately, sculpture. Since the 1980s, she has established an impressive body of work that celebrates the beauty, movement, and character of wildlife.
Scott’s sculptures are represented in major public and private collections, including the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the Gilcrease Museum, the National Cowboy Museum, Brookgreen Gardens, and the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Her many honors include a Gold Medal for Sculpture from the National Academy of Western Art and the Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Briscoe Western Art Museum. She is a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society and a member of the National Arts Club. She was the first recipient of double honorary doctorate degrees from Anderson University. In 2024, she awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree and an Honorary Doctor of Humanities degree.
Scott’s relationship with Anderson University is reflected in several of her works on campus, including the Peace Fountain, the Presidential Eagle, and the Trojan sculpture. Through her art, teaching, and engagement with students, she brings a distinctive perspective to the university’s commitment to creativity, craftsmanship, beauty, and lifelong learning. Her work invites students to look more carefully at the world around them and to appreciate the ways artistic expression can deepen our understanding of nature and the human experience.
Dr. Don Wilton is a distinguished pastor, preacher, author, and educator whose ministry has touched lives in the United States and around the world. Born in South Africa, he earned several degrees at Rhodes University before coming to the United States to pursue theological education at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where he received the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Theology degrees. He later served on the seminary’s faculty as Associate Professor of Evangelistic Preaching, combining academic instruction with a deep commitment to preparing men and women for Christian ministry.
In 1993, Dr. Wilton became senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he served for nearly 30 years. During his pastorate, he became widely known for his biblical preaching, pastoral leadership, and commitment to evangelism. He also served as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and as a leader in The Encouraging Word broadcast ministry. His close friendship with Dr. Billy Graham, whom he served as pastor, was an important part of his ministry. Dr. Wilton has authored numerous books and articles and has preached and taught throughout the United States and internationally.
Following his retirement from First Baptist Church in 2022, Dr. Wilton has continued his ministry through preaching, teaching, and mentoring pastors and other Christian leaders. He has maintained a longstanding relationship with Anderson University, including service on its Board of Trustees and as an adjunct faculty member. As a Distinguished Presidential Scholar and Guest Lecturer, he brings to the university a wealth of pastoral experience, theological insight, and wisdom about Christian leadership, evangelism, and the enduring importance of faith in public and private life.
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