University of Texas San Antonio cancels Friday classes after suspected student suicide

The University of Texas at San Antonio canceled all classes Friday to raise awareness for suicide awareness and prevention, Chief Communication Officer Joe Izbrand confirmed to the Current. The decision comes after the apparent suicide of a 33-year-old doctoral student on Wednesday, who died at a parking garage on campus. “We know there is a lot of stress and concern for many of you right now,” UTSA said in a statement posted on social media platform X. “Come to campus, lean into our resources and get connected.