The management, faculty, staff and students of the School of Domestic and International Commercial and Finance-Banking Relations convey their deepest regrets and sadness at the death of Dr. Ion Smedescu, Founding President and Rector of the Romanian American University. Rector Ion Smedescu mentored dozens of generations of students, inspired them through his courage and helped shaping their future.

The Romanian American University, which he founded in 1991, soon became both his family and home. A distinguished name in Romanian science, an elite economist, Professor Ion Smedescu has brought his unique and decisive contribution to the development of private academic education in Romania.

His special contribution and his entire teaching and research career were honored by the award of the National Order of Knight in "Faithful Service".


May God give you peace, Mister President!