Beloved Bowie State Administrator, Professor Has Died

Dr. Freddie Vaughns Will Be Remembered for His Dedication to Promoting Student Success

BOWIE, Maryland -- Dr. Freddie Vaughns, assistant vice president for academic affairs, assistant professor of child and adolescent studies, and faculty athletic representative at Bowie State University, has died.

“Dr. Vaughns was a beloved administrator and faculty member who will be deeply missed by the Bowie State University community,” said President Mickey L. Burnim. “He worked tirelessly to promote student success and graduation. He always demonstrated his passion for his work in his interactions with all members of the university community.”

As assistant vice president for academic affairs, Dr. Vaughns worked closely with the provost on student concerns ranging from academic difficulties to retention and graduation efforts. He was also tenured faculty in the child and adolescent studies program.

Many first-time students know Dr. Vaughns as the head of the Bulldog Academy, a summer program for incoming freshmen that is designed to ease their transition into college.

Earlier this year, Dr. Vaughns was honored by the White House as a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Champion of Change, along with 10 other HBCU administrators and faculty. The award recognizes their outstanding work to cultivate a rich learning environment and build initiatives to promote post-baccalaureate success.

"We are shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of one of our CIAA family members, Dr. Freddie Vaughns. Dr. Vaughns' extensive work and commitment to support the Conference, his passion for students, his sense of humor and his love of the CIAA will be missed and can never be replaced," said Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams. "Our prayers are in abundance for the Vaughns and Bowie State University family."

Dr. Vaughns served instrumental roles in the CIAA Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) Association and its’ symposiums; along with appointments on numerous CIAA and NCAA committees. On the campus of Bowie State University, Dr. Vaughns was also the assistant vice president for academic affairs and assistant professor of child and adolescent studies.

Information about the funeral arrangements will be announced.

COURTESY BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE CIAA MEDIA RELATIONS