Ari Ashe, wtop.com
WASHINGTON – An assistant dean at the University of Maryland Baltimore County has died following a heart attack on campus Tuesday morning.
LaMont Toliver had been at UMBC for 22 years, serving as the director of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program and Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education.
In a letter to students and staff, University President Freeman Hrabowski writes, “LaMont’s passing is a tragic loss as well for the Meyerhoff Scholars Program family and the entire University community. LaMont graced us with his considerable abilities, his leadership and deep compassion, and his wisdom, wit, and determination. His example will continue to inspire us, and the strong community of scholars he loved will comfort us in the days ahead.”
Toliver leaves behind a wife, Lisa, and four sons, Jacquet, Tristan, Julian, and Jordan.
Julian and Jordan are students at UMBC.
In two weeks, Toliver would have celebrated his 49th birthday.
UMBC will offer grief counselors for students who may need it.
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