James E. Foxworthy

James E. Foxworthy (1958–2004) was a Professor of Civil Engineering at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), serving as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and later Executive Vice President. He restructured engineering curricula, initiated LMU's environmental engineering master's program, and secured national accreditation for the College of Science and Engineering. His global contributions included WHO water treatment projects in Rio and Barbados, and summer teaching at the University of Canterbury.

• Educated at USC (B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Civil Engineering)
• Military service: U.S. Army Recon Sergeant in Korea/Japan

Research interests span environmental engineering, fluid hydraulics, and engineering education innovation. The James E. Foxworthy Fluid Hydraulics Lab (dedicated posthumously in 2011) reflects his legacy in integrating teaching and applied research. Awards include the Edward J. Cleary Award and recognition from the Institute for the Advancement of Engineering for educational excellence.