 "Photo: Photo courtesy of Mary Mullen Guiendon")
Dr. Paul Fabian Mullen, a professor in the political science department, unexpectedly passed away on Christmas Eve at age 48.
His death is a shocking heartbreak for family, friends and the AASU community. Mullen was fortunate to be surrounded by his family in Savannah.
"Dr. Mullen meant a lot to me as well as others, and he should be properly acknowledged for his superb intellect, fatherly patience and the contribution of education he gave to his students at Armstrong," said junior Jen Adams.
Mullen was ill for several years and received a kidney transplant in August 2004.
Mullen will be remembered for his educational success as a professor and as a student. He graduated in 1979 from Quigley Catholic High School in Pennsylvania.
Mullen was an undergraduate at the University of Virginia, class of 1983. Afterwards, he attended UCLA where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 1986. Mullen also received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh with a concentration in political science. He obtained a graduate certificate in Western European studies in 2002.
"Mullen had an endearing sense of humor, which he was cleverly able to combine with teaching," Adams said. "[His students] will miss his comic outlook on life, as well as his invaluable advice."
Students are working on creating a symbol of dedication of his presence on campus. Donations are encouraged and are being collected by Adams and Luke Farmer.
"It was a huge shock for me. He was a great teacher and a true friend. He let me do an independent study with him this fall. And that helped me in a big way. I think Armstrong lost one of its best teachers," said junior Brad Curran.
Columnist and web editor Luke Farmer dedicated this week's column to what he's learned from Dr. Mullen.
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