Written by the Missouri State University Office of the President
It is with great sadness that I inform you that Missouri State University has lost one of its dedicated leaders. Our dean of the Darr College of Agriculture Dr. Ronald Del Vecchio passed away on April 4, 2022, after a long and valiant battle with cancer.
Dr. Del Vecchio has been a valued member of the MSU family since Aug. 1, 2016, when he took on the leadership role of the college. He was a strong, yet humble individual who led with integrity. He was respected by all who were fortunate to interact with him and will be greatly missed.
For the many faculty, staff, students, alumni, and parents who knew and cared about Dr. Del Vecchio, we send our deepest sympathies and our heartfelt condolences. We will keep his family and loved ones in our thoughts as they deal with this tremendous loss.