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12/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/15/2025 11:02
In Memoriam: James Guthrie
In Memoriam: James Guthrie
Article by Heather Tansley Photos courtesy of Wendy Dill December 15, 2025
Campus community remembers UD sophomore
James Michael Guthrie, a sophomore in University Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Associate in Arts Program (AAP) on the Wilmington Campus, passed away on Oct. 7, 2025. He was 23.
Mr. Guthrie is remembered by his instructors, classmates and the Blue Hen Veterans community as a deeply thoughtful student whose curiosity, sincerity and warmth left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of James, and our hearts are with you during this difficult time," said Dwight Higgin, assistant professor of psychological and brain sciences and faculty in the Associate in Arts Program. "I had the privilege of teaching him in two foundational science courses, and he was always so curious and full of questions that made our class time engaging and meaningful. His curiosity and presence will be warmly remembered, and the impact he made will continue to live on in our community."
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