Renowned for his 54-year tenure at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, Alexander B. “Alec” Horniman passed away on November 9 at the age of 89. Horniman, who was a distinguished professor, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Charlottesville, as confirmed by his family.
Horniman’s illustrious career at Darden culminated in his retirement in 2021 when he held the title of Killgallon Ohio Art Professor of Business Administration. He was instrumental in establishing the Olsson Center for Applied Ethics and became its first executive director. More details can be found in his obituary published in the Darden Report.
“Alec loved teaching. He was first and foremost a teacher, and it brought him indescribable joy,” stated his wife, Eva Clorisa Phillips. “He loved Darden, and he loved the University. It’s that simple.”
Reflecting on Horniman’s legacy, Sankaran Venkataraman, the senior associate dean for faculty and research at Darden, noted his significant contributions. “He has had profound and transformational impact on thousands of MBA students and executive education participants during his time as a professor,” Venkataraman commented. “Alec’s primary purpose in his professional life was to share his vast and deep knowledge about human psychology with his students for their growth and development. He had a mesmerizing presence in class and was one of the master-teachers of Darden.”
Horniman is survived by his wife, their daughter, Eva Alexandra Phillips of Pittsburgh, and children from a previous marriage: daughter Rebecca Horniman Norton and grandchildren Emma Olivia Norton and Chase Alexander Norton of Asheville, North Carolina; and son, Theodore (Theo) Perry Horniman of Los Angeles.
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