May's committee consisted of Meredith Tamminga, and her advisors Jianjing Kuang and Mark Liberman

John Baugh recalled Bill once expressing an ambition to share with Socrates the trait of always being referred to in the present tense. There was widespread agreement that this is a good way to honor him.

It was clear, as a series of speakers shared fond, touching, and funny memories of their friend, colleague, and mentor, that Bill had changed the course of multiple people's lives and, through them, the field.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Gillian and the family; they are in our thoughts as we share their deep loss.

The Raymond H. Stetson Scholarship honors the memory of Professor Raymond H. Stetson, a pioneer investigator in phonetics and speech science. The purpose of the scholarship is to facilitate the research efforts of promising graduate students. Congratulations, May!