RIVERSIDE – (INT) - Pamela Clute, assistant vice chancellor emerita and the UC Riverside Foundation trustee, has died.

The announcement of her passing Sunday came from university officials Monday.

Mrs. Clute, who held three degrees from UCR, was a passionate teacher and pioneer of STEM education, and longtime director of the UCR ALPHA center, among her many other accomplishments.

She retired from UCR last year after 40 years of service, but continued her long-time work with educators in Southern California to help further prepare students for college.

She is survived by her husband, former California Assemblyman Steve Clute, of Palm Desert.

State Senator Richard Roth said Mrs. Clute "tirelessly inspired students to realize unbounded success, particularly among underserved populations. Pam’s career and life are a testament to the very best of public service."

Story Date: August 25, 2016