Weber passed away at his home in New Jersey from the ravages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which he was diagnosed with in 2021
Stephen L. Weber, who greatly improved San Diego State University's standing in teaching and research during his 15 years as president and drummed up money for important and iconic buildings, died Sunday at home in New Jersey, the campus said. He passed away on his 82nd birthday.
interviewer in 2023. 'I believe I have had a full and privileged life, and it is hard to suggest that ALS is somehow unfair.” His gentle tone was not surprising. The Boston-born Weber earned a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame in 1969 and taught and explored the subject at universities from Maine to New York. He served as president of the Oswego campus of the State University of New York from 1988 to 1996.
, which raised $800 million in donations during a 10-year period ending in 2017. Some of that money helped support the school's efforts to become a major research power, which is now coming to pass. said Weber helped raise more than $67 million to upgrade or construct key sports facilities, including Viejas Arena, which has received national attention as the men's basketball team has prospered. The team will participate in this year's March Madness tournament when it plays the University of Alabama-Birmingham in Spokane, Wash., on Friday. Weber knew when to leave the stage, telling KPBS upon his departure in 2011: 'I'm old.
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