University mourns death of founding first lady
University mourns death of founding first lady 1/27/2021 | University Communications
Editor s Note: The following message was sent to USI students and employees on Wednesday, January 27.
USI Community,
It is my sincere regret to inform you that Betty J. Fordice Rice, founding First Lady of the University, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 26 at her residence in York, Pennsylvania, at the age of 90.
Mrs. Rice and I spoke just last week. She was gracious and extremely kind, as I found her to be every time I had the pleasure of interacting with her. Dr. and Mrs. Rice were the founding first couple of this great University and set the bar in their service to our community.