NC State student found dead on campus. It’s the 8th death this school year.
N.C. State University is investigating its eighth student death of this academic year after an apparent suicide on campus Saturday.
A female undergraduate student was found dead in Sullivan Hall Saturday. University police do not suspect foul play and are investigating the death as an apparent suicide, according to a university spokesperson.
The death comes after a graduate student was found dead Thursday from what appears to be natural causes.
“Our Wolfpack community lost a student this weekend in an apparent suicide, just a few days after a graduate student died from what police believe were natural causes,” Chancellor Randy Woodson said in a message to students on Sunday. “In January, an undergraduate student also passed from what police believe were natural causes.”
Wellness Day on Thursday
Woodson urged students to take advantage of the many counseling resources and other support available at the university. In particular, he said counseling services will be available to students Monday and Tuesday.
“If you’re struggling, please talk to a friend, faculty member, parent or other family member, or someone else you trust,” Woodson said. “If you think someone is struggling, reach out to them. You can also make an online referral for a student or employee you’re concerned about”.
The chancellor also urged students to take advantage of the Wellness Day coming up on Thursday “to rest, recuperate and check on yourself and others.” Classes are canceled on the Wellness Day.
Don’t try to deal with mental health issues alone. Here’s where you can get help in the Triangle and North Carolina.
This story was originally published February 12, 2023 at 4:02 PM with the headline "NC State student found dead on campus. It’s the 8th death this school year.."
