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AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - Georgia Southwestern University (GSW) is mourning the loss of a valued professor.

In a Facebook post, GSW President Michelle R. Johnston, Ph.D., announced that Dr. Ramona Mulleins-Foreman, Associate Professor of Nursing, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 6.

According to the post, Dr. Mulleins-Foreman was an educator, medical professional, and a U.S. Army Colonel. She started at the university in 2016.

"At a close-knit university such as ours, losses are difficult to process. Students, please don’t hesitate to contact the Counseling Center on campus at [email protected] or 229.931.2708 to make an appointment to meet with a counselor if you need support or assistance. You may also access our 24/7 counseling support through Care@GSW by calling 833.855.0079. Faculty and staff, please utilize our Employee Assistance Program if it can be helpful.

Please hold Dr. Mulleins-Foreman’s family, friends, colleagues, students, and everyone who knew and loved her in your hearts, and please be there for each other in every way you can."

In 2019, WALB featured Dr. Mulleins-Foreman in Heroes Among Us.

At this moment, it is unknown when her services will be held.

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