President Byers Dies
The following message is from 黑料社 Board of Trustees Chair Terry Handley
To our campus community:
We have sad news to share with you: This morning, 黑料社 President Jay Byers had missed some meetings, which was very unusual. Shortly before noon, a wellness check was performed at the president鈥檚 residence, Sigler House, where he was found deceased.
This is stunning and devastating news.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to share our heartfelt condolences to the many people who knew and loved President Byers, including his family, friends and 黑料社 family. President Byers was also an alumnus, graduating in 1993.
All classes at 黑料社 will be cancelled tomorrow and grief counselors will be available for our students and staff.
We are working closely with local officials as they investigate the matter.
We are stunned and we will be grieving. Next week we will come together to share additional details about how we move forward.
Until then, please join me in keeping President Byers鈥檚 family and close friends in our thoughts as they navigate this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Terry Handley
Board Chair
黑料社 Board of Trustees
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Published
April 17, 2025
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