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In memoriam: James Michael 'Mike' Duncan, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus , articleDuncan, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, left a legacy as one of Virginia Tech’s most distinguished scholars and educators.
Date: Aug 27, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Steven "Steve" McKelvy, Division of Facilities Date: Jul 06, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Anthony Purcell, Dining Services , articlePurcell, Dining Services assistant director for Southgate Center, recently celebrated 35 years of service with the university. His career with Virginia Tech began with the catering department, where he became director in 1990.
Date: Jun 25, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Anna Beth Benningfield, retired professor, member of the Office of Recovery and Support , articleBenningfield was a leading figure in the field of marriage and family therapy, the doctoral program in which she taught, and was a member of the Office of Recovery and Support, which was deeply involved in the efforts following the April 16 tragedy to support the families of the 32 victims and the 27 survivors.
Date: Jun 09, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Michael 'Mike' Lee Dowdy, Division of Facilities , articleDowdy carried with him the values of hard work, devotion, and quiet kindness. He was a mason plasterer for the Division of Facilities for 32 years.
Date: May 27, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Robert 'Bob' Parsons, associate professor emeritus of interior design , articleParsons helped shape and strengthen the interior design program through decades of leadership, teaching, and service.
Date: Apr 29, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Pavithra Sundaresh, senior, College of Science , articleSundaresh, a senior in the School of Neuroscience, passed away on March 30. She was 20 years old.
Date: Apr 17, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Nicholas 'Nick' Xavier Kuehn, junior, Pamplin College of Business , articleBorn in Burlington, North Carolina, the 19-year-old was pursuing a degree in cybersecurity management and analytics and was a member of the Securitas Living Learning Community. He passed away March 29.
Date: Apr 16, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Samuel Kwang-Yeung Diamond, senior, College of Engineering , articleDiamond, a senior in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, passed away on April 6. He was 23 years old.
Date: Apr 16, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Steven 'Kelcie' Edwards, Division of Facilities , articleEdwards, retired access control manager, in the Division of Facilities, passed away April 3.
Date: Apr 14, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Mark Sanders, professor emeritus of technology education , articleSanders passed away in December at age 72.
Date: Mar 19, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Warren R. Kark, professor emeritus of architecture and former university architect , articleKark was a dedicated educator, accomplished practitioner, and visionary planner whose leadership helped shape the university's campus and generations of architecture students.
Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: David Gonzales, collegiate associate professor, mechanical engineering , articleGonzales will be remembered as an exceptional educator, mentor, and friend.
Date: Feb 19, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Dan Post, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering , articlePost was an innovator, inventor, and scholar, who had remained active in the academic community since his arrival at the university in 1978.
Date: Feb 16, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Michael K. Herndon, director of summer and winter sessions , articleHerndon, a dedicated educator, administrator, and Hokie whose nearly three decades of service shaped the academic journeys of countless students, passed away Thursday, Feb. 5.
Date: Feb 05, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Lucy Ferrari, architecture program champion , articleFor more than five decades, Ferrari helped shape architecture education and study abroad at Virginia Tech, including the creation of the Steger Center, leaving a legacy rooted in students, place, and purpose.
Date: Jan 27, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Gladys West ’00 , articleThe pioneering mathematician and Virginia Tech alumna whose work helped lay the foundation for the Global Positioning System died this month.
Date: Jan 23, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: David Burr, professor emeritus of history , articleBurr joined the university’s history department in 1966, where he taught medieval history.
Date: Jan 20, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Ronald Kemnitzer, professor emeritus of industrial design , articleKemnitzer was an educator, leader, and designer who guided Virginia Tech’s industrial design program to national recognition.
Date: Jan 13, 2026 - -
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In memoriam: Matthew 'Scottie' Graham, Division of Facilities , articleGraham, utilities distribution specialist in the Division of Facilities, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10.
Date: Jan 12, 2026 -
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