Nancy Abelmann

Nancy Abelmann (1960–2016) was an eminent United States figure whose career in philosophy left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Nancy exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Nancy Abelmann was an American anthropologist and Harry E. Preble Professor of anthropology, Asian American studies, and East Asian languages and cultures at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. where she'd also served as Associate Vice Chancellor for Research from 2009 to 2016, and as Director of the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies from 2005 to 2008....

The passing of Nancy Abelmann on 2016-01-06 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United States and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.