Georgia Southern University Police were contacted by University Housing officials who discovered the body of a Georgia Southern University student on Monday evening at University Villas, an apartment-style community on campus.

The identity of the student is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.  Following an initial investigation, University Police noted that there were no signs of forced entry or criminal acts.

Georgia Southern University President Brooks Keel said, “Georgia Southern is a close community and we are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our students. On behalf of everyone at Georgia Southern, our hearts and prayers are with the student’s parents, family and friends.”

Georgia Southern University Police are continuing their investigation.  

Anyone with concerns should contact Georgia Southern University Police at: 912-478-5234.  The University is making counseling services available to students this evening.  Students in need of counseling should contact University Police.  Counseling services will be made available through the University's Counseling and Career Development Center tomorrow (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) -- 912-478-5541.

No further information is available at this time.  Updated information will be shared when available.