A Brandeis University student was found dead on Sept. 3 after apparently committing suicide, according to the school's student newspaper, The Justice.
Brandeis Police found Akshay R. Venkatesh, of the class of 2014, dead in a dorm room after performing a wellness check on him, according to the paper.
University President Fred Lawrence informed students in an email yesterday, according to the paper. A community meeting was held at 9 p.m. on Sept. 3 where university officials and students remembered Venkatesh, according o the paper.
Waltham Police and the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office are investigating the case, according to the Justice.
Jasmine
1:23 am on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
this is not funny! Akshay happened to be one of my best friends in high school! May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
Ryan Grannan-Doll
8:38 am on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Hi Jasmine,
This is definitely not funny and I deleted that comment. I am sorry to hear about your friend. May he rest in peace.
Michelle
6:19 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
So sad. I saw an advertisement for a "walk out of the darkness" walk to help people who feel suicidal. I have been there and it is a struggle to fight the pain but there is help. May he rest in peace.