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Marlene Ross Obituary
Dr. Ross served as Director of the American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program in Washington, DC for 17 years and held other positions at ACE for seven additional years. Approximately 1,000 leaders participated in the program during Dr. Ross's tenure as director, and more than 300 of those individuals have served or are serving as presidents and chancellors. Dr. Ross was an author and frequent speaker on trends in higher education and leadership development.
Dr. Ross received her B.A. from Barnard College, her M.Ed. from Harvard University, and her Ph.D. from The American University.
A funeral service will be held on February 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Garden of Remembrance. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marlene's memory can be made to the Marlene Ross Institutional Grant Fund, ACE Fellows Funds, Advancement, American Council on Education, PO Box 418762, Boston, MA 02241-8762 https://www.acenet.edu/Programs-Services/Pages/Communities/Council-of-Fellows.aspx
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Judy Touchton
February 1, 2026
Marlene was a great colleague and an outstanding director of the ACE Fellows Program. She inspired and influenced emerging leaders and young people of all ages throughout her long career. She will be missed.
Susan Fritschler
January 31, 2026
Marlene and Bernie were dear friends for many years. We shared so many good times, professionally and socially, not only with Marlene and Bernie but with Jeffrey, Joanne and Carolyn. We shared the joys and challenges of parenting.
Marlene was committed to improving education and educators. This was her calling and she excelled at it.
We will miss our dear friend. We deeply regret we will not be able to attend her service. Susan and Lee Fritschler
Maggie Margiotta Melson
January 18, 2026
I had the pleasure of working with Marlene for five years at the ACE Fellows Program. She taught me and many others leadership skills and important lessons about life. She loved her family and she was dedicated to her work with a special fondness for ACE Fellows. She is missed.
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