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VISION
The Neohumanist College of Asheville serves the population that seeks to expand the horizons of their hearts and minds, while working toward a future of just and sustainable planetary cooperation for the welfare of all. We embrace a Neohumanist philosophy that recognizes the interconnectedness of all beings and elements of existence, dedicating ourselves to the lifelong education of individuals, teachers, and leaders.
“When the love of the human heart extends to embrace the entire living and the so-called nonliving world, that is Neohumanism.”
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Shrii P.R. Sarkar
MISSION
Our Neohumanist mission is to provide knowledge and inspiration for personal and professional development.
The NHCA Story
The Neohumanist College of Asheville (NHCA) shares knowledge that cultivates the Neohumanist vision of Indian philosopher, political activist and mystic, Prabhat Rainjan Sarkar. Neohumanism is a philosophy which teaches each student to identify themselves as part of one interconnected universe of all beings. The NHCA offers a hybrid institution of online learning for a global student body with personalized mentoring offered by faculty members. The aim of Neohumanist education is personal and collective transformation for a brighter future for the planet.
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In 2014 Dr. Sid Jordan generously offered a donation of 33 acres of land for an Ananda Marga Gurukula Campus in the USA to complement the campus at Anandanagar. In 2015, in keeping with the precursors of Centers for Neohumanist Studies (CNS’s) and Neohumanist College online, which paved the way, AMGK decided to register the land in the name of the Neohumanist College of Asheville (NHCA). In 2017 Ellen and Steve Landau generously constructed and donated three buildings on the land, and thus Ananda Marga Gurukula’s Campus in the USA was founded. With the infrastructure of AMGK Google Apps for Education and .edu status in place, and the addition of Ricky Peterson, with his expertise, to the team, NHCA was able to start offering its first online courses and programs in 2021, the first being the 20 years in the making NHE-Teacher Preparation Program.
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Soon after, under the directorship of Dr. Sid Jordan, many more faculties began offering courses through NHCA. Currently the day-to-day operations of NHCA are directed by Ricky Peterson as President, with Dr. Sid Jordan as the Provost, and Dr. Alberta Pedroja as the Board Chairperson. In 2024, the Prout Research Institute fundraised to construct another building that was constructed on the NHCA campus under the direction of Dada Maheshvarananda.
Meet the Executive Team
These highly committed individuals are involved in supporting the day to day operations of the College to ensure our global student body is served well.
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Meet the Board of Directors
The highly committed team of individuals drive the long-term organisational strategy and work to bring the mission and vision of the Neohumanist College of Asheville to life.
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Meet the Advisory Board Members
These individuals contribute their expertise to the Board of Directors and Staff.
"We are currently recruiting alumni, community members and other sympathetic leaders who have a passion for Neohumanism and an interest in contributing their skills and talents in an advisory capacity. Please email info@nhca.gurukul.edu to submit your interest and learn more."
Meet the Founders
These individuals made the initial investments of time, talent and resources to establish
the Neohumanist College of Asheville campus of Ananda Marga Gurukula.
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Our Partners
