"Dr. Freed was a remarkable man and a unique leader. His impact on our University spans two decades of faithful service to the highest ideals of faith-affiliated colleges and universities - quality education, a strong sense of community, and caring concern for the welfare of others. He and Kitty leave a legacy of leadership at ONU for which we and future generations are forever grateful."
—President Dan DiBiasio
He was chief of the nuclear branch of the Defense Atomic Support Agency at Sandia Base, Albuquerque, NM, liaison to the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory for the military services, and, concurrently, earned a master’s degree from the University of Kansas and a PhD in nuclear engineering at the University of New Mexico, the latter entirely on nights and weekends while on full time active military duty. As chief of the nuclear branch of the Defense Atomic Support Agency, he became the principal briefer for the military services on atomic and nuclear matters for military, congressional, and other national visiting groups for three years when interest in those areas was extremely high. He was later assigned to the West Point faculty to help modernize the physics program and initiate an academic major in nuclear engineering.
The Freeds were deeply committed to life at ONU during their 20-year tenure, and were active participants in both the operation of the University and the lives of the students. They were respected and appreciated by all.