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It is with great sorrow that we share with you the passing of Dr. Jim Cashman.

Dr. Cashman, Professor of Management, had been a faculty member at our College since 1975; and was one of our most outstanding management professors and admired teachers.

Most importantly....he loved his students and his profession. We know many of you count him as a mentor and friend.

We are all deeply saddened by this loss.

The service for Dr. Cashman will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Thursday morning at 11 AM. His wake will be on Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel. 

With deep sorrow,

In recognition of Dr. Cashman's impact as a teacher, mentor and friend the College has set up the Jim Cashman Business Honors Award Fund. Through the Business Honors Program Dr. Cashman touched the lives of numerous students, faculty and staff. Contributions made to this Fund will honor students each year who have provided outstanding leadership to the program that Dr. Cashman so dearly loved. You may make donations either online at the UA website or by check. Charlie Adair or our other development office members will be glad to answer any questions.

Comments from some of the people who will miss him:

I was saddened to hear the news of Dr. Cashman’s passing. He was a great professor and I often think back to the things he taught us about change management. I will be keeping his family and the University family in my prayers. - Jo Dee (MBA, Class of 1999)

I ran into Dr. Cashman at BHM book store a year after graduating.  He was as gracious, caring and encouraging in that conversation as he was during my time with him in class.  He was a pro and exemplified all that comes with that description.  His legacy lies with us, lets carry it forward.  He will be dearly missed. - Lou Barnes (EMBA, Class of 2003)

Truly a GREAT, My life is not the same because of Dr Cashman. - Theo Pritchett, (EMBA Class 2010)  

Cash was awesome. Forever scratching his head....in search of the perfect word or phrase to convey his wisdom. - Ed and Cherie Fields (EMBA, Class of 2007)

 I heard of this right before the weekend, and it deeply saddens me.  Thoughts and prayers are with his family, faculty and staff.   Jamie Ann Philips, (Class of 2009)

What a sad day indeed. It was a pleasure to have had Dr. Cashman in my life and that UA is better place because of him. My heart-felt condolences go out to his family, friends, students and faculty.

Best regards, Jenifer Newberry Smyczynski, (Class of 2005)

I heard about this from Dr. Marino. Terrible loss…he really cared about all the students and to develop people as individuals. He will be missed.  Agustin Tristan, (Class of 2010)

I am so shocked to hear about the loss of Dr. Cashman. He was my teacher. It is so sad to lose such a great talent. I'll keep his family in my prayer.  Zo R

So sorry.    Dr Cashman's  was  one of the most influential classes to my career success. This is a big loss for the program, and my thoughts are with all if you and his family.  Lou Bassett, (Class of 1998)

I am so saddened to hear about Dr. Cashman.  He was my favorite professor and mentor.  I learned so many "real world" applications from him that I continue to leverage in my current position.

He will be missed. Lance Robinson, (Class of 1995)

He seemed young, even though he taught over 35 years at UA.  He was very kind.  He will be missed! - Troy Carmichael, T-EMBA 2010.

This truly is sad news, as Dr. Cashman was indeed close to us all, even if we "only" met him for one class, he definitely left a mark on me. Please send my deepest condolence to Dr. Cashman's friends, family, and students. - Roberto Carmona, T-EMBA 2011

This is very sad. Dr Cashman was a great man and mentor to all of us. My prayers are with his family. - Jim Hatfield, T-EMBA 2010

My deepest sympathy to Dr. Cashman's family.  He was a wonderful teacher.  - Ranger Due, T-EMBA 2010

I hated to hear about Dr. Cashman.  I was looking forward to his class. - Michelle Wooten, T-EMBA 2012

Sorry to hear this.  I had Dr. Cashman as an undergrad.  I heard an interview with him on NPR several months ago. - Russ Elrod, H-EMBA 2013

I am saddened by the loss of Dr. Cashman.  He was such a good friend of mine while I was studying there at the University of Alabama.  I hoped to visit him this Christmas.  We have lost such a tremendous part of our program.  Thank you for the emails.  Sincerely, - Michael Pimentel (Class of 2011)

I  am so sad to lose Jim.  He was my favorite professor in the MBA program and has been a true friend and mentor to me over the last 6 years.  I routinely emailed and called him for questions and advice - probably 8 or 10 times per year.  He told me awhile back that his health was not what it used to be, but it was almost a passing comment that he kind of laughed off, so, while it concerned me, it wasn't something that raised a major red flag.  I honestly do not know what to say. I feel like I have lost a mentor, a professor, and, most importantly, a friend. - Jake Philips (Class of 2005)

Thank you for the notification.  Dr. Cashman stands out in my memory as a devoted, committed teacher and I appreciate the opportunity to honor him. - Aleta Marquest Hunt (Class of 1984)

Corporate Comment:

Dennis Shuler passed along the sad news about Dr. Cashman.  I have such fond memories of him….he was truly a gem of a professor and huge advocate for his students. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and entire University of Alabama family he held so dearly. Donna Buschle P&G

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