UTSA Doctoral Student, 33, Dies in Suspected Suicide; University Offers Support Resources

A 33-year-old doctoral student at UTSA died in a suspected suicide at a campus parking garage. The university expressed condolences and emphasized available mental health resources for students and staff. President Taylor Eighmy urged the community to seek support and show kindness during this difficult time.

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• UTSA confirms student death, suspected suicide.
• UTSA confirms student’s suicide, offers support.
• UTSA offers mental health support, resources.

UTSA Doctoral Student, 33, Dies in Suspected Suicide; University Offers Support Resources

UTSA confirms student death, suspected suicide.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has confirmed the death of a doctoral student, suspected to be a suicide. This is the second such incident at the university since May. UTSA President Taylor Eighmy sent an email to faculty, staff, and students, expressing deep sorrow and sharing that the loss likely occurred by suicide. He urged those affected to seek support, emphasizing the availability of 24/7 well-being resources.

The incident took place at the Bauerle Road Garage on campus, where police were called early this morning. UTSA later posted on social media confirming the death and advised the community to avoid the area due to ongoing police activity.

UTSA confirms student’s suicide, offers support.

A 33-year-old doctoral student at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) died on Wednesday morning in what is believed to be a suicide at a campus parking garage. UTSA initially reported a police presence at the Bauerle Road Garage near the Main and Business Buildings at 10:21 a.m., urging students to avoid the area. By 11 a.m., the university confirmed the student’s death and expressed its deep sorrow. UTSA President Taylor Eighmy sent an email to the campus community, offering condolences and sharing mental health resources.

He acknowledged that this loss, coming months after another student died by suicide in May, could be overwhelming, and encouraged students, faculty, and staff to seek support through various counseling services available at the university.

UTSA offers mental health support, resources.

In a heartfelt message to the UTSA community, President Taylor Eighmy shared the news of the likely suicide of a doctoral student, acknowledging the overwhelming loss and the confusion many may feel, especially those close to the student. He emphasized the availability of 24/7 well-being resources to support those struggling.

For students, the university offers Wellness 360 Counseling Services, Timely Care for virtual support, and a 24/7 Crisis Helpline at (210) 458-4140. An Enhancing Wellbeing Initiative is also underway to promote a more supportive campus environment.

For employees, the Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and a 24/7 helpline at (888) 993-7650, as well as access to the iConnectYou app.

Eighmy reminded the community that the well-being of everyone at UTSA is of utmost importance and encouraged everyone to show kindness and compassion during this difficult time.