Brandon Ahring, 2003-2025; SIUE Cybersecurity Engineering Major
Brandon Stewart Ahring died in a car accident on April 16. He was 22 years old.
Brandon was a student in the School of Engineering who recently made the decision to pursue a major in Cybersecurity Engineering.
Brandon was also a talented athlete. During his cross-country career at Father McGivney Catholic High School in Glen Carbon, he was known for completing 3-mile races under 17 minutes. Though he graduated in 2021, he returned to his alma mater the past three years to inspire students on the track and field team as an assistant coach. He took great pride in coaching his younger brother, Tyler, a senior on the team.
Senior Academic Advisor in the Office of First Year and Transitional Advising, Elizabeth Sanders, worked closely with Brandon and shared the following: “Brandon’s quiet authenticity and kind sincerity struck me immediately upon meeting him. Those of us who had the distinct honor of knowing him, were aware Brandon had something wonderful and uniquely irreplaceable to contribute to those around him. His energy will be missed tremendously, not only on this campus, but far beyond; as Brandon touched the lives of the many students he coached on his alma mater’s Track & Field team, at Father McGivney, as well as his circle of friends, and the faculty and staff that worked with him closely. I will forever be heartbroken that Brandon’s dreams and impact will not be fully realized. The entirety of student services at SIUE is feeling this loss and we offer our sincerest condolences during this unimaginable time.”
Services were held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Staunton. Read more about Brandon in his obituary.
PHOTO: Brandon Ahring
