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In memoriam: Philip Bourne, founding dean of the School of Data Science
- Bourne, UVA's founding dean of the School of Data Science, died at 72 after a long illness.
- Bourne helped UVA launch the school as the first stand-alone data science school in the nation.
- The campus opening in 2024 established the school’s permanent home in UVA’s Emmet-Ivy Corridor.
- Supporters describe Bourne as a visionary who connected data science to multiple disciplines.
- Avid motorcyclist Bourne led collaborations with other UVA deans in ‘Hell’s Administrators’ adventures.
- Bourne referenced a 'school without walls' concept, later complemented by a physical home.
- University President Scott Beardsley mourned Bourne as a founder and friend who inspired many.
- Bourne’s career included posts at NIH and UC San Diego, shaping his data science influence.
- Bourne is survived by his wife Roma, children Scott and Melanie, and granddaughter Jessica.
- Gifts and leadership during Bourne’s tenure helped establish UVA’s data science identity.
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