By Suzy Alstrin
The Reinhardt community mourns the loss of former Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Cybersecurity Nadine Basta (1975-2025). She passed away on May 23rd, 2025, at the age of 49.
Basta served the University from 2015 to 2021. She spearheaded the curriculum development and launched one of Reinhardt’s most popular majors, cybersecurity. She also taught mathematics courses and served faithfully on faculty committees.
“Nadine was a gracious person who always sought ways to serve her students and contribute to the University,” stated Reinhardt President Mark Roberts.
Basta discovered her passion for teaching while instructing workers at a Canadian construction company on how to use software she developed. She went on to serve as an instructor at Shorter University, Reinhardt University, Herzing University, and Georgia State University. She enjoyed speaking at conferences regarding computer science and authored six books in the fields of technology, cyberattacks, and mathematics.
A funeral service was held on May 28th in Roswell, Georgia. https://www.poolefuneralhome.net/obituaries/Nadine-Basta?obId=42617895
