Popular University of Michigan-Flint professor dies in classroom

by E Wayne Ross on March 17, 2009

Flint Journal: Popular University of Michigan-Flint professor dies in classroom

FLINT, Michigan — A popular University of Michigan-Flint professor collapsed mid-sentence and died on Monday afternoon while teaching an honors English class.

Associate Professor of Foreign Languages Matthew Hilton-Watson, 40, was remembered as a wonderful professor who served as a mentor and friend to students.