Graduate student taken to hospital after apparent suicide attempt

The student, whose name is being withheld to protect his privacy, posted a 4,000-word note online in which he spoke of intense emotional distress and explained his intentions.

Authorities responded to a medical call at a University facility in Princeton Township on Sunday morning, University spokeswoman Emily Aronson said, though she could not confirm that the call was related to the incident. Some graduate housing facilities are located in the Township.

“Public Safety responded to a medical call around 6:15 a.m. on Jan. 2,” she said. The Princeton Township police and the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad also responded to the call.

Aronson said she could not comment on the specifics of medical incidents due to privacy concerns. Andy Williams, a spokesman for UMCP, said that he had “no information about the individual.”

Aronson stressed that there are numerous resources available to students who may find themselves in a crisis situation.

“The University takes seriously any information that may come to our attention about students who are in need,” she said.

“We want students to know that there are resources on campus to assist them. But of course the critical step is for the student to let someone know.”

Aronson said students can reach Counseling and Psychological Services at any time by calling 609-258-3139 and can also contact Public Safety or reach out to other trusted individuals such as residential college advisers, deans or faculty advisers.