Sweeney remembered as a longtime steady, kind presence in Aggie urban planning education

School of Architecture

Donald Sweeney, 77, a leading figure in urban planning education and administration at Texas A&M for almost 40 years, passed away June 17, 2022. “He was a constant, calming presence in our urban planning program,” said Shannon Van Zandt, executive associate dean of the Texas A&M School of Architecture. “He served wherever needed, whenever needed. He was gentle, soft-spoken, and wise. I will miss his wisdom and institutional knowledge, and most of all, his kindness,” said Van Zandt, who previou…