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The Eastern Great Lakes Section (EGLS) of the American Physical Society mourns the passing of Dr. Perry P. Yaney, Professor Emeritus of Physics at the University of Dayton and a longtime leader in our section, on August 5, 2025, at the age of 94. A Fellow of the APS, Dr. Yaney served the EGLS (formerly the Ohio-Region Section) in numerous roles, including as Chair and as Archivist, where his dedication preserved the section’s history and strengthened its community. In recognition of his decades of service, Dr. Yaney was awarded the Howard Maxwell Award for Distinguished Service to the EGLS in Spring 2025.

Dr. Yaney’s career was marked by exceptional contributions to physics education, research, and service. At the University of Dayton, he co-founded the Electro-Optics Graduate Program, mentored generations of students, and advanced pioneering research in electro-optics. His leadership and commitment to the APS left an enduring legacy within our section and the broader physics community. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. His full obituary is available here.