In Memoriam - Gary Gemmill and Badr Ismail

Gary R. Gemmill

Syracuse University Professor Emeritus Gary Gemmill died on Jan. 3, 2025. He was 87 years old.

Gemmill received his A.A. in 1957, B.S. in 1959, an MBA in 1962 and in 1966 he received his Ph.D. from Michigan University. He was a professor of organizational behavior in the School of Management (Whitman) from 1966 until 2018 and from 2019-21 he volunteered his time in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. His heart was full of SU spirit and he loved teaching and having people connect with each other. Many of his students became lifelong friends.

Gemmill worked part time for Walden University, Becker College and Le Moyne College. He was an organizational, personal growth and team building consultant for organizations like Utica Savings Bank, Boys & Girls Clubs, NYS Corrections, Mack Studios and he hosted several human growth development seminars.

Badr Ismail

Badr Ismail passed away on Feb. 7, 2025. He was 86 years old.

Ismail graduated from Cairo University with a B.S. as valedictorian in 1962. He traveled to Indiana University and received his MBA in 1966. He completed his Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Illinois in 1974. Ismail’s teaching career started at Butler University followed by a position at SUNY Albany as a professor of accounting until 1979. He then joined the faculty at the School of Management (Whitman) as a professor of accounting. He was known for his dedication and kindness to students, and a valued mentor and advisor, always available to students who needed guidance. He retired as a professor emeritus in 2015.

His legacy in teaching made an indelible mark on countless students throughout his career after he retired.