<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item link="https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/her-lifes-work-in-dance-education-and-service-leaves-a-lasting-legacy-across-campus-and-community.html" display="true" type="news-list"><title>Alabama A&amp;M University Mourns the Loss of Monique Ryan</title><summary>The Alabama A&amp;M University community is mourning the loss of Monique Y. Ryan, a cherished colleague, accomplished dancer and dedicated mentor whose impact extended far beyond her professional roles. </summary><date>2026-04-05T12:00:00-08:00</date><imageAltText>Student learning disaster recovery skills</imageAltText><image>/_images/ryanlremembrance.jpg</image><name>Her Life’s Work in Dance, Education and Service Leaves a Lasting Legacy Across Campus and Community</name><first>Her</first><last>Life’s Work in Dance, Education and Service Leaves a Lasting Legacy Across Campus and Community</last><url>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/her-lifes-work-in-dance-education-and-service-leaves-a-lasting-legacy-across-campus-and-community.html</url><tags/></item>