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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Devin Giles, a valued member of our university community here at East
Texas A&M. Devin was not only an alumnus—earning his Bachelor of Social Work in Fall 2019 and Master of Social Work in Fall 2020—but also served as an adjunct professor in Social Work, where he made a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Devin’s dedication to the field of social work and his commitment to uplifting others will be remembered with great respect and admiration.
His contributions to our community were meaningful and deeply appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="fullname-container"><span class="firstname-container"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#00386C">Marcella Smith</span></b></span><span class="degree-container"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#00386C">, PhD</span></b></span><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#00386C"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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