As an exceptional university president, Prof. Dr. Stephan Dabbert guided the fate of the University of Hohenheim from 2012 until his sudden death on 1 October 2024.. During his time in office, Prof. Dr. Dabbert was voted Baden-Württemberg’s most popular university president seven times. In 2016, he even received the title of nationwide University President of the Year.
The sudden loss of Prof. Dr. Dabbert profoundly saddens us and leaves a deep wound. In Prof. Dr. Dabbert, the University of Hohenheim has lost an intelligent, empathetic, and highly esteemed person as well as an inspiring and motivating leader who made a significant contribution to keeping the University of Hohenheim on course for success step by step.
We will always honor the memory of Prof. Dr. Stephan Dabbert.
Memorial service
The University of Hohenheim will commemorate Prof. Dr. Dabbert with a public memorial service. It will take place on Friday, 8 November 2024, at 3 p.m. in the Audimax. Please register by 31.10.2024.
As per the wishes of Professor Dabbert and at the request of the family, we ask that you refrain from bringing wreaths and flowers and instead consider making a donation to the Hohenheim Universitätsstiftung.
Bank details: IBAN: DE70 6009 0700 0328 7000 02 BIC: SWBSDESS, Südwestbank-Bawag AG,
Purpose of the transfer (Verwendungszweck): Stephan Dabbert
