Important update after UW Madison student was found dead outside of dorm as police confirmed suspicion of death

An important update for those suffering emotionally has come after a college student was found dead outside a campus dorm.

The student died at UW-Madison at his residence on Mifflin Street in Madison, Wisconsin, and now the school is offering support through a crisis line or at the university through a letter to the UW community.

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“The Dean of Students Office is working to support the student’s family and friends, and together with Chancellor Mnookin and the university leadership team, we share our collective sympathy for their loss,” Lori Reesor, vice chancellor for student affairs, said in a written statement .

The services are also free for authorized persons and are intended to help those affected by the incident.

It’s unclear why the student died, but the Madison Police Department determined the student’s death was an accident.

Anyone affected can access the services to speak to a counselor along with their other resources and is just a phone call away, Ressor said.

The University Health Service hotline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can be reached at 608-265-5600.

It is available for students, family members, partners, friends, roommates or anyone who is concerned about a student.

UHS Let’s Talk sessions are also offered by the school, which offers all students confidential consultations both in person, on campus and virtually.

Along with the Dean of Students Office which can be reached via update at 608-263-5700.

All information passed on will also be treated confidentially.

UW-Madison also offered door-to-door support on Friday when the student died.

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