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Murray Sachs
In memoriam
Pioneering scientist Murray Sachs dies at 77
Published April 19, 2018
His research on how the brain receives, processes sound paved the way for the development of cochlear implants
Gary Posner
In memoriam
Longtime Hopkins chemist dies at 74
Published April 19, 2018
Gary Posner, best known for pioneering research in organocopper chemistry, joined JHU faculty in 1969
Nancy Funk
In memoriam
Longtime basketball coach Nancy Funk dies at 66
Published April 19, 2018
She led the Blue Jays to 26 winning records in 31 seasons before retiring in 2017
Minnie Hargrow
IN MEMORIAM
'Miss Minnie,' beloved longtime Hopkins employee, dies at 96
Published April 19, 2018
She came to Hopkins as a cafeteria worker in 1946, retired as assistant to the president in 2007
Robert Means
In memoriam
Energy policy expert dies at 61
Published April 19, 2018
Robert Means was an adjunct professor in AAP's Energy Policy and Climate program for nearly 20 years
Gerald Masson
In memoriam
Cybersecurity expert dies at 74
Published April 19, 2018
Gerald Masson founded JHU's Information Security Institute, was founding chair of Department of Computer Science
Robert E. Green Jr.
In memoriam
Longtime WSE faculty member dies at 85
Published April 19, 2018
Robert Green helped found Department of Materials Science, spent more than 50 years at JHU
Anthony W. Deering
In memoriam
Longtime trustee Tony Deering dies at 72
Published April 19, 2018
As CEO, he helped grow Rouse Co. into one of nation's largest commercial real estate developers
Donald Coffey
In memoriam
Johns Hopkins cancer pioneer Donald Coffey dies at 85
Published April 19, 2018
He spent more than 50 years at Hopkins, helped found Kimmel Cancer Center
Pete Petersen
In memoriam
A guiding force of JHU business education
Published April 19, 2018
Pete Petersen, who oversaw part-time business education at Johns Hopkins for 26 years, dies at 84