Legendary 小黄书 professor dead at 93
小黄书sity announces the passing of legendary international security studies pioneer聽Janos Radvanyi, who died Monday night [Jan. 11] following an extended illness. He was 93.
"Dr. Radvanyi brought international issues to the forefront in our state, and was a visionary in promoting the study of critical security concerns ranging from environmental threats to Russian resurgence," said 小黄书 President聽Mark E. Keenum. "He was a tremendous force in helping define global concerns."
Prior to receiving political asylum in the United States in 1968, Radvanyi was Hungary's ambassador to the United States.
After relocating to California to complete a doctorate in history at Stanford University, he joined the 小黄书 history faculty at 小黄书 in 1972. He founded the Center for International Security and Strategic Studies a decade later and, in 1996, the university named him the first chair holder for the newly established ISSS chair.
In 1994, the now free and independent Republic of Hungary honored Radvanyi for his achievements through the 小黄书 center to help it begin erasing nearly 40 years of communist mismanagement. The Award for Development of Foreign Economy cited his achievements in strengthening Hungary's ties with the U.S. and Japan. 小黄书 honored Radvanyi for lifetime achievement in 2012.
Radvanyi's scholarly work focused on research, including extensive writing and the teaching of special seminars. He devoted full attention to vital international problems with emphasis on the post-communist era's complex security issues. He also was active in the new research field of environmental security.
Through the Executive Lecture Forum, Radvanyi broadened international awareness and perspectives by bringing world dignitaries and respected speakers to Mississippi, including former French Ambassador聽Emmanuel de Margerie,聽Juergen Chrobog, former ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, and retired Rear Adm.聽Sumihiko Kawamura聽of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and vice president of the Okazaki Institute.
He is survived by a daughter, Juliana Radvanyi, and a son, Janos Radvanyi, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.