In memoriam

Here we remember the scholars and teachers of Yale who have enriched us all through their pursuit of light and truth.

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David Smith, pioneer of Yale’s Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics

Smith, a leading scholar of religion and bioethics who served as the center’s first director, died on Oct. 5 at the age of 85.

Peter E. Schwartz, founding leader of Yale’s gynecologic oncology division

Schwartz was dedicated to improving women’s health, an innovator of clinical treatment approaches, and a national leader in his field.

Philip Zimbardo, beloved educator who became a ‘public face’ of psychology

Zimbardo ’59 Ph.D., an internationally recognized psychology educator, researcher, and author who received Yale’s Wilbur Cross Medal, died on Oct. 14.

Mary Helen Goldsmith, plant biologist, environmentalist, Silliman head

A plant physiologist and longtime professor, she helped develop an undergraduate major in environmental studies at Yale College.

Harry Levit, beloved admissions officer for nearly four decades

Levit, retired associate director of undergraduate admissions at Yale, helped see the office through decades of change.