DALLAS (NBC DFW) - Robert Rhodes, a law professor at Texas Christian University's Neely School of Business for more than 30 years, died Thursday of complications related to COVID-19, the university said.
Rhodes, 65, was a professor of professional practice at the university, where he was hired as an adjunct faculty member in 1982. He went on to become a full-time lecturer two years later, according to his CV.
"Texas Christian University is deeply saddened to confirm the death of beloved faculty member Robert Rhodes, J.D., due to complications related to COVID-19," said the university in a statement. "The university's thoughts and prayers are with the faculty member's family and loved ones."
Originally from Kentucky, Rhodes received his Master of Law in international trade and finance from Tulane University in New Orleans, where he graduated among the top three students and his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Baylor University in 1980.
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