Research funding cutbacks and thousands of university layoffs, plus rising costs and budget constraints require an innovative and even radical response. Since the 3rd century B.C., one tried-and-true, cost-effective teaching approach for medical students was cadaver-based education. If they can learn so much from cadavers, why shouldn’t students in all other disciplines be given that opportunity? After we pass, what if our institutions rehired us as professor cadavers (PCs). The intent is to draw on our knowledge and experience, not to dissect us. This program provides an opportunity to both publish and perish simultaneously. PCs can preserve their legacy literally (with formaldehyde) and figuratively. Deceased educators provide an underutilized, reliable, accessible, and highly compliant labor pool that aligns with the university’s commitment to human sustainability. This article describes more than 30 advantages, 10 disadvantages, and preliminary results from a pilot study to consider before rolling out a PC initiative.