In Memory of Robin Herman

Robin Herman, an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology for nearly 10 years, passed away on September 23 from cancer.

“Dr. Herman was an excellent professor. He believed very strongly in experiential, discovery learning. His ultimate goal was to prepare students for meaningful careers in human services professions,” said John Flach, chair of the Department of Psychology. “Dr. Herman will be missed deeply by all his colleagues in the Department of Psychology and all the students that he has touched over the last 10 years.”

Herman received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1973 and was the recipient of numerous awards over the years for his teaching excellence. He worked in the social services in the Miami Valley since 1976. Much of his work was helping troubled young people.

Herman is survived by his son, Justin Herman; beloved friend Carole Holsopple; and many other friends whose lives he positively influenced and whom he considered family.