Rowan University is Criticized After Several Suicides This Semester

Rowan University, in southern New Jersey, has received criticism for lack of mental health support in response to three students committing suicide this current semester.

What We Know:

  • These deaths led to outrage on social media. Alumni and current students are saying the university is not helping students with their mental health problems, according to CNN.

  • Rowan’s president says the university is addressing the issue. He went on to say, “Losing three students in one semester is beyond description. How do you look into the faces of the parents of these kids?”
  • Monica Foley and Destiny Hall, Rowan students, organized a vigil on Friday night in honor of the students. Around 100 students came out to show their support. Some students brought candles while organizers provided some to those who didn’t have one.
  • Due to the sensitive nature of the deaths, the Glassboro Police Department has declined to comment on the deaths and stated that it is an ongoing investigation.

You can call 1-800-273-8255 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It provides free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people in suicidal crisis or distress.