It is with great sadness and regret that I have learned about the passing away of Professor ION SMEDESCU, Rector and Founder of the Romanian American University.

Before being an academic figure and the Rector of a prestigious educational institution, he was above all else the Man and Professor from whom I have had so much to learn, he was the one to whom I owe my professional accomplishment and the one who supported a young freshman stepping for the first time into an university.

He was the one who trusted and supported the ideas of a young student.

Thank you, Mr. Rector... May God give you peaceful rest!


Mihai Stan
Romanian American University graduate
Former head of the Brazilian Studies Center of the Romanian American University