true04/25/2025 10:54:21 AMCLASS mourns Dr. John McNamaraCLASS - University of Houston remembers Professor Emeritus John McNamara (1938-2025), acclaimed medieval scholar, Beowulf translator and founding architect of UH's nationally recognized Creative Writing Program. His five-decade legacy includes department leadership, award-winning teaching, and significant contributions to medieval literary scholarship.LaRahia Smithlmsmith7@central.uh.eduPhoto of Dr. John McNamara sitting in front of a chalboard