Northwest Missouri State University is mourning one of its students who was found deceased on campus yesterday.
University Police were called at about 9 a.m. Thursday to the report of a deceased individual on the Northwest campus and identified him as Hemanth Yallanki, a graduate student from India in Northwest’s School of Computer Science and Information Systems.
The death is under investigation by the University reminds the community that crisis counseling support is available by calling 988.Northwest students needing counseling assistance also may contact Wellness Services at 660.562.1348 or University Police at 660.562.1254.
Northwest faculty and staff needing assistance may call the University employee assistance program at 800.964.3577 or Holly McMillen, a certified licensed professional counselor through Northwest’s partnership with the Family, Northwest students needing counseling assistance also may contact Wellness Services at 660.562.1348 or University Police at 660.562.1254.
Northwest faculty and staff needingIn 2024 alone, seven students of both Indian and Indian American origin have died. All men 25 years old and under, two died by suicide, two died of overdoses, two were found dead after going missing, and one was beaten to death, according to police records in states ranging from Connecticut to Indiana.
A string of back-to-back deaths of Indian students at colleges across the country has left the South Asian community shaken, sparking anxiety in peers and parents.
In 2024 alone, seven students of both Indian and Indian American origin have died. All men 25 years old and under, two died by suicide,
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