Quinnipiac University’s Dean of the School of Education Passes Away

HAMDEN, CT — Quinnipiac University is mourning the loss of Kevin Basmadjian, dean of the School of Education, who passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23 due to illness, according to officials.

Basmadjian joined Quinnipiac as faculty member in 2004 and worked in a variety of roles before being named dean for the School of Education in 2014.

Mark Thompson, executive vice president and provost, notified the Quinnipiac community of Basmadjian’s passing in a letter. Read it below:

To the Quinnipiac community,

It is with deep sadness that I announce that Kevin Basmadjian, dean of our School of Education, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23 due to illness.

Kevin joined Quinnipiac as a faculty member in June 2004. He served as associate professor and director of the master of arts in teaching program, and as the university’s first faculty leadership fellow with the Office of Academic Affairs. In August of 2012, he was appointed as interim dean for the School of Education and then dean in April of 2014.

He was an extraordinarily talented leader who demonstrated a high level of commitment and compassion in his role as dean to the benefit of students, faculty and staff colleagues and the broader university.

Kevin was a positive presence, approaching everything with optimism. He was a strong advocate for faculty, staff and students in the School of Education. Working with his colleagues, he raised the stature of the school and strengthened its academic programs. He also collaborated across departments and schools to assist in improving the university curriculum and student experience. Kevin has had a significantly positive impact on the School of Education and the university as a whole.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Emily, and two children, Christian and Carly.

Arrangements will be shared as soon as they are available.

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