With deep sadness, we're sharing that the University of Arizona College of Education let us know about the passing of Dr. David B. Yaden Jr. on Thursday, March 20, 2025. A beloved colleague, dedicated educator, and pioneering scholar in the Department of TLS and in SLAT, Dr. Yaden’s legacy will live on in the generations of students, educators, and researchers he mentored and inspired. To read more about his huge impact on his students and colleagues, please read the tribute on the Department of TLS's website.
Beginning the week of April 28, an altar will be constructed in memory of Dr. David Yaden in the College of Education’s Worlds of Words Center. Current and former students, colleagues, family, and friends are invited to contribute items of remembrance—such as photographs, written messages, or meaningful objects—to honor his life and legacy. This collective space will serve as a tribute to Dr. Yaden’s enduring impact on our community and the many lives he touched.
For those who wish to share memories or condolences privately, his wife, Camille, welcomes messages.