Scott Pollard ’81 began his teaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of California, Irvine, and at community colleges across the state before joining Christopher Newport University in 1992. There, he spent 30 years inspiring students through courses in comparative literature, disability studies, and more, until his retirement in 2022. Scott published widely on a variety of topics but found the most meaning when co-writing with his wife and intellectual partner of 28 years, Kara. Scott’s passion for music brought him much joy and solace, especially during the COVID shutdown and in retirement, when he traveled globally to attend concerts and festivals. Scott died on Nov. 23, 2024.