Oswego State lost atmospheric and geological sciences department assistant professor for geology Brian Hough last Saturday in a tragic limo crash in Schoharie, New York.

Hough was standing outside Apple Barrel Country Store and Cafe with his family when a limo crashed into Hough’s family’s parked SUV, which he and his father-in-law were standing close to at the time of the crash.

“In a short time, Brian became a major part of our campus family,” said Oswego State President Deborah Stanley. “He was a dedicated faculty member who inspired his students to learn and understand at a deep level and whose contributions were often sought by his colleagues. He will be missed and remembered fondly by all, always.”

Starting in 2016, Hough taught courses in stratigraphy, oceanography, historical geology and paleontology. As a scholar, he specialized in the interactions of tectonics and climate and paleoelevation.

He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Rochester, master’s degree from Idaho State University and bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University.

The college will announce arrangements at a later date.

Photo provided by Wayne Westervelt