Miami University community mourns death of student
The Miami University community is grieving the loss of a student who died on Nov. 5.
In an email to The Miami Student, Ashlea Jones, director of executive communications, wrote the student lived in Hamilton Hall and died that morning.
Jayne Brownell, vice president for Student Life, said no further information will be provided at this time to honor the family’s request for privacy.
“In this case, [the family has] asked for privacy, so we are not sending out a note to the community or sharing any information about the student,” Brownell wrote in an email to The Miami Student. “We are offering support to students in her organizations and classes.”
Brownell encouraged any students struggling with the loss to seek help through Student Counseling Services and the 24/7 H.O.P.E. Line.
Jones wrote that the university is focused on supporting its students, faculty and staff during this time.
“We are heartbroken to lose this member of our community and send our condolences to our student’s family and friends,” Jones wrote. “At this time, our priority is to provide support for our community.”
This is a developing story that will be updated as information becomes available.
