In Memoriam

Thomas James Massey (1947-2009)

Thomas Massey, associate dean of multicultural education at Stanford University, died from an apparent heart attack at his campus home. He was 61 years old.

Massey was a 1969 graduate of Stanford University, where he played intercollegiate football and was a member of the track team. He earned a master’s degree from Stanford in 1972.

Over his long career at Stanford, he held such positions as assistant dean of student affairs, assistant director of the Office of Graduate Life, and resident fellow.

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