Eqbal Ahmad
Between 1968 and 1972, he was a fellow at the University of Chicago. In 1973, he moved to Amsterdam and founded the Transnational Institute in 1974, holding the position until 1975. He returned to the U.S. in 1982 and became a tenured professor at Hampshire College, teaching until he achieved Professor Emeritus status in 1997.
Eqbal Ahmad served as the founding chancellor of the Textile Institute of Pakistan, an institution dedicated to textiles, science, design, and business studies. The institute aimed to uphold Eqbal Ahmad’s values, emphasizing his commitment to education and social progress. As part of this commitment, the institute annually presents the prestigious Eqbal Ahmad Achievement Award to a graduate who exemplifies these values. The recipient is chosen by the institute’s faculty to be announced in its convocation ceremony. This award symbolizes Eqbal Ahmad’s enduring influence and dedication to fostering educational and societal development.