In Memory Of
Daniel U. Levine
1935
2016
Daniel U. Levine
March 11, 1935 — October 15, 2016
Professor Emeritus, Educational Administration and Director, Center for the Study of Metropolitan Problems in Education at UMKC, where he taught for 28 years, and where he was honored with the Veatch Award for Excellence in Teaching.
After retiring from UMKC, Dan accepted a position at the University of Nebraska/Omaha as the Lois Roskens Professor of Educational Administration. There he worked with staff to develop the first doctoral program on that campus. In addition, he was an educational consultant and researcher. He is co-author of Foundation of Education, a leading text currently in its 13th edition. He wrote numerous other books, chapters, articles, monographs, and research papers. Phi Delta Kappa recognized his work with an award for excellence in writing.
Dan received two Fulbright Visiting Scholar Awards. The first, in Athens, Greece, involved assisting the Greek government in developing a comprehensive teacher education program. The second was in Portugal where he worked with the University of Oporto developing its teacher education curriculum.
Dan made significant contributions to the theory and practice of urban education and was often sought out by federal, state, and local agencies for his expertise.
Born in Chicago to Rae and Nathan Levine, Dan earned BA, MA, and Ph.D degrees from the University of Chicago. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa there. He served in the US Army, 1954-56, as a radio operator stationed in Stuttgart and Augsburg, Germany. It was in the Army that he got his first camera. Dan went on to become an accomplished and published photographer. He took many photos on trips to over 30 countries and nearly every state in the U.S.
He was predeceased by his parents; stepfather, Irving Margolis; and his twin brother, Edward. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rayna; children, Jennifer (Kathryn), and Bruce (Megan); sisters, June (Ben Green), and Eda (Bob Crosby); two granddaughters, two sisters-in-law; other family members and many friends. Dan was an inspiration to others. His intellect and kindness toward everyone will never be forgotten. We will honor and cherish his memory for all the days to come. He was an extraordinary and loving person who is greatly missed.
After retiring from UMKC, Dan accepted a position at the University of Nebraska/Omaha as the Lois Roskens Professor of Educational Administration. There he worked with staff to develop the first doctoral program on that campus. In addition, he was an educational consultant and researcher. He is co-author of Foundation of Education, a leading text currently in its 13th edition. He wrote numerous other books, chapters, articles, monographs, and research papers. Phi Delta Kappa recognized his work with an award for excellence in writing.
Dan received two Fulbright Visiting Scholar Awards. The first, in Athens, Greece, involved assisting the Greek government in developing a comprehensive teacher education program. The second was in Portugal where he worked with the University of Oporto developing its teacher education curriculum.
Dan made significant contributions to the theory and practice of urban education and was often sought out by federal, state, and local agencies for his expertise.
Born in Chicago to Rae and Nathan Levine, Dan earned BA, MA, and Ph.D degrees from the University of Chicago. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa there. He served in the US Army, 1954-56, as a radio operator stationed in Stuttgart and Augsburg, Germany. It was in the Army that he got his first camera. Dan went on to become an accomplished and published photographer. He took many photos on trips to over 30 countries and nearly every state in the U.S.
He was predeceased by his parents; stepfather, Irving Margolis; and his twin brother, Edward. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rayna; children, Jennifer (Kathryn), and Bruce (Megan); sisters, June (Ben Green), and Eda (Bob Crosby); two granddaughters, two sisters-in-law; other family members and many friends. Dan was an inspiration to others. His intellect and kindness toward everyone will never be forgotten. We will honor and cherish his memory for all the days to come. He was an extraordinary and loving person who is greatly missed.
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