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University Announces Tragedy In Student Dorms

Lauren Armstrong, Associate Editor-in-Chief

March 15, 2025

Content warning: this article mentions a death on campus. Please contact the University counseling center for help and resources for yourself or others at 610-519-4050.

At 11:31 a.m. Villanova students were notified via Nova Alert about a student death in Canon Hall.

The alert mentioned that the student was a female who lived in Canon. She was found deceased in her room.

The University is working with local law enforcement and will release more information after her family has been notified.

There is no foul play suspected.

For questions or concerns please contact Public Safety at 610-519-4444.

This is a developing story, and The Villanovan will continue to provide updates as they are released.

Additional resources:

Villanova Public Safety Non-Emergency 610-519-5800

Bryn Mawr Hospital: 484-337-3000

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988

Domestic Abuse Hotline: 800-799-7233

Villanova Student Health Center: 610-519-4070

Mainline Health Urgent Care: 866-225-5654

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Lauren Armstrong, Associate Editor-in-Chief

Lauren Armstrong is a junior Public Service and Administration and Communication double major, minoring in Peace and Justice. She is in her first year as Associate Editor-in-Chief in 2025 after serving as Co-News Editor in 2024. Lauren’s passion for politics and on campus events has led her to cover a variety of stories since her freshman year. Lauren prides herself in her very detailed and color-coded Google Calendar, and when she is not running around campus between classes and a million meetings, she can be found listening to music, hanging out with friends or reading a new book.