CU has confirmed the recent death of a student.
According to a CU news release Michael Hoffman, a 21-year-old open-option major from New Jersey, died on Aug. 30 after entering a coma on Aug. 26.
CU spokesperson Bronson Hilliard said the student was found unconcious on the porch of an apartment on the Hill during the early hours of Aug. 26. His body was found by another resident of the apartment building who was unknown to him.
The student was transported to the hospital, where he never regained consciousness.
Chanceller DiStefano stated in the news release that Hoffman’s passing is a loss and also sends a message that the university needs to do more in safety education.
“I believe this is a challenge to us to continue our efforts in alcohol and drug education, as well as a strong incentive to strengthen our partnerships with the city of Boulder and other stakeholders to reduce the often tragic role that alcohol and drug abuse play in our state and community,” DiStefano said in the release.
Counseling resources are available to those affected by this death at CU’s Office of Victims Assistance, as well as Counseling and Psychological Services.
Contact CU Independent Breaking News Editor Isa Jones at Alexandra.i.jones@colorado.edu.
