In Memoriam

Alumni

Marvin Applewhite ('64 BS, Electrical Engineering), a former member of the President's Advisory Board and the College of Engineering Board of Advisors, passed away on April 1, 2024, in Dallas, surrounded by family, including his wife of almost 58 years, Shirley. Applewhite was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1991. He was a generous donor to the University, making several philanthropic investments at UTA, including the Marvin and Shirley Applewhite Scholarship Endowment.

John Robert Allen ('65 BS, Mechanical Engineering) 82, March 7, 2024, Lubbock, Texas.

Imad Abou-Hamdan ('90, BS, Mechanical Engineering) 63, June 17, 2024, San Marcos, Texas.

Mary Bowman ('90 BS, Computer Science Engineering) 80, June 14, 2023, Fort Dodge, Texas.

Daryl Wayne Ussery ('96 BS, Electrical Engineering) 71, Jan. 30, 2024, Fort Worth.

Faculty

Donald Butler (Professor Emeritus, Electrical Engineering) 66, Jan. 22, 2024.

Jack Fairchild (Professor Emeritus and founding member of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) 95, March 12, 2024.

Mike Fairchild (Professor of Practice, Civil Engineering) 72, Dec. 23, 2023.

Vasant Prabhu (Professor Emeritus, Electrical Engineering) 86, Dec. 4, 2023.