St. Edward’s University announced Jan. 17 the death of a professor.

Associate Professor of Economics Bin Wang died unexpectedly over the weekend of Jan. 14-15, Director of Communications Mischelle Diaz said. The announcement came on the first day of classes for the spring semester.

Students that were enrolled in his course for this semester were told the news at the beginning of class by the dean of the Bill Munday School of Business, Nancy Schreiber, along with the director of the Health & Counseling Center, Calvin Kelly and director of Campus Ministry, the Rev. Peter Walsh.

According to St. Edward’s campus directory’s website, Wang came to campus in 2007 as an assistant professor of economics. Wang was scheduled to teach three macroeconomics classes and a course over the economy of China this semester.

All of [Wang’s] scheduled courses are covered by either full time faculty or adjuncts,” Schreiber wrote to Hilltop Views.

“Dr. Wang is survived by his wife and two children, and his dedication to students, the community and the university will be greatly missed,” according to a Horizon announcement.

Associate Professor of Public Safety Management Craig Campbell calls Wang a great person who was nice and kind to everyone. Campbell had pins made with a picture of Wang on it which read “remember Bin.”

“It’s so easy to forget someone,” he said.

On Jan. 28, Wang and his family and another professor from the University of Wisconsin received a notice from the Asian Journal of Empirical Research. Their work titled “Decomposing Productivity Growth in Chinese Manufacturing” was accepted for publication.

A service in memory of Wang will take place at our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. Refreshments will follow the service.