By Ken Jeffries

Managing Editor

Tracy Vaughan, professor of Math and Physics for many years at NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Bentonville campus, died July 21 in Springdale, Ark. Her memorial service was held July 28, at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale She asked that donations be made to the sport of choice at Springdale High School, 101 S. Pleasant St. Springdale, Arkansas 72764 instead of sending flowers.

NWACC English faculty member Jacqueline Jones said that Vaughan had a passion for her students and fellow colleagues. “She had a keen eye for details, loved to laugh, and always made you feel welcome. She was such a neat lady,” Jones said.

Professor of History at NWACC Chris Huggard knew Vaughan for about 25 years. “She was always a kind, thoughtful, and highly competent professor who always greeted me with a smile and a friendly hello. … She cared deeply about her students and gave them her all,” he said. Huggard admired her and will always remember her fondly as one of the brightest and loveliest people he has had the pleasure of being a colleague with.

The many tributes to Vaughan show that she was greatly admired and will be sorely missed in the life of NWACC faculty and students. Testimonials to her character and love of life, teaching, family, friends and even animals abound, and many are accessible at https://tinyurl.com/TRVaughan.