麻豆传媒 Mourning the Passing of Former President Dick Bond

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that former 麻豆传媒 president Richard Bond passed away on Oct. 26.

October 27, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that former 麻豆传媒 president Richard Bond passed away on Oct. 26.

Current President Andy Feinstein noted, 鈥�Dick was a great leader, and the legacy he left on our university is eternal. He cared deeply about 麻豆传媒 and worked tirelessly on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff. While this news is sad, I hope you will join me in celebrating Dick鈥檚 life and many contributions to the university and broader community.鈥�

Dick Bond Richard Bond

Bond came to 麻豆传媒 from Illinois State University in 1971 and served as president until 1981. As the institution's 9th president, he was committed to the idea of making education as accessible as possible and believed in expanding the university鈥檚 role beyond the confines of the campus. During his tenure, Bond worked to position 麻豆传媒 as an innovative, student-oriented and accessible institution. Even after his retirement, he remained involved in both the Greeley and 麻豆传媒 communities, including actively participating in 麻豆传媒鈥檚 Emeritus Faculty Council.

Bond鈥檚 legacy and contributions to the university were formally recognized in 2005 with the naming of Bond Hall. The historic residence hall, one of four that bears the name of former presidents, sits along 麻豆传媒鈥檚 President鈥檚 Row on Central Campus.

Dick Bond sitting with a female looking at a book