Chandigarh, March 6 -- With just three weeks left for Panjab University (PU) vice-chancellor Renu Vig's tenure to end on March 28, the Centre has yet to issue an advertisement or announce a search committee for the post, fuelling speculation about a possible extension.

Vig, the first woman to hold the position in the university's 140-year history, leaves behind a tenure marked by major academic milestones, such as achieving the coveted A++ accreditation from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), but also faced challenges such as prolonged campus unrest over governance issues and delay in Senate elections.

Fought through financial constraints

Appointed in 2023, Vig assumed office at a time when PU was grappling with fina...