UTSA Student Obituary, Death Suicide – A University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) student has died, likely by suicide, near the Bauerle Road Garage on the university’s main campus, officials confirmed Wednesday. The tragic incident marks the second UTSA student death believed to be a suicide since May. UTSA officials first alerted students to the situation via social media at around 10 a.m., advising them to avoid the area due to a heavy police presence. By 11 a.m., the university issued a follow-up message expressing their deep sorrow, confirming the death of a student.
Later, UTSA President Taylor Eighmy released a statement identifying the deceased as a member of the university’s doctoral community, emphasizing the likelihood that the death was a suicide. “I know an unexpected loss like this can feel overwhelming and may impact you differently; however, please know that you are not alone, and support is available,” President Eighmy said in the statement. UTSA is offering counseling services to students, staff, and faculty in the wake of the tragedy.
University authorities have not yet disclosed further details surrounding the student’s identity or the circumstances leading up to the incident. The campus community is grappling with the loss, and counseling services have been made available to students affected by the death. This incident follows a similar tragedy in May, when another UTSA student was found dead, also believed to have died by suicide. The two deaths have raised concerns about mental health support on campus, prompting the university to reiterate its commitment to student well-being and provide resources to those in need.
