Current:Home > MyPerson falls from stands to their death during Ohio State graduation ceremony-InfoLens
Person falls from stands to their death during Ohio State graduation ceremony
View Date:2024-12-23 11:13:51
A person fell from the stands to their death Sunday during the graduation ceremony for Ohio State University, according to university officials. The fall happened around midday near where the last graduates were filing into Ohio Stadium, the Columbus Dispatch reported.
Police cordoned off the area. Whether the fall was an accident or intentional, or involved a student or someone else, wasn't immediately clear.
University spokesman Benjamin Johnson said in an emailed statement the university was aware of the death but had no additional information to share about what happened.
Some students and others at the ceremony were visibly upset. The commencement continued and speakers did not mention what happened.
"For anyone affected by today's incident, we will make counseling and other support resources available," a spokesperson said in a statement, according to CBS affiliate WBNS.
According to the university, 12,555 students received their diploma or certificate in person, the station reported.
The university has recently been dealing with Gaza war protests that have disrupted campuses nationwide. Over three dozen Ohio State students and demonstrators face misdemeanor charges after a Thursday night crackdown by the university on protests about investments in Israel.
- In:
- Ohio State University
- Death
veryGood! (88)
Related
- Powerball winning numbers for Nov. 13 drawing: Jackpot rises to $113 million
- 'Tortillas save lives': Watch Texas family save orphaned baby bird named Taquito
- Jodie Sweetin defends Olympics amid Last Supper controversy, Candace Cameron critiques
- Orgasms are good for your skin. Does that mean no Botox needed?
- Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery
- American Bobby Finke surges to silver in men's 800 free
- Inmate advocates describe suffocating heat in Texas prisons as they plea for air conditioning
- 2024 Olympics: Stephen Nedoroscik’s Girlfriend Tess McCracken “Almost Fainted” Over Pommel Horse Routine
- What is prize money for NBA Cup in-season tournament? Players get boost in 2024
- Duck Dynasty's Missy and Jase Robertson Ask for Prayers for Daughter Mia During 16th Surgery
Ranking
- Nevada Democrats keep legislative control but fall short of veto-proof supermajority
- Pennsylvania casinos ask court to force state to tax skill games found in stores equally to slots
- Meyerbeer’s ‘Le Prophète’ from 1849 sounds like it’s ripped-from-the-headlines at Bard SummerScape
- Missouri to cut income tax rate in 2025, marking fourth straight year of reductions
- Michigan soldier’s daughter finally took a long look at his 250 WWII letters
- Harris Grabs Green New Deal Network Endorsement That Eluded Biden
- San Francisco police and street cleaners take aggressive approach to clearing homeless encampments
- Paris Olympics highlights: Simone Biles and Co. win gold; USA men's soccer advances
Recommendation
-
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Good Try (Freestyle)
-
2024 Olympics: Simone Biles Seemingly Throws Shade at MyKayla Skinner's Controversial Comments
-
NYC Mayor Eric Adams defends top advisor accused of sexual harassment
-
San Francisco police and street cleaners take aggressive approach to clearing homeless encampments
-
NFL playoff picture Week 10: Lions stay out in front of loaded NFC field
-
Simone Biles now has more Olympic medals than any other American gymnast ever
-
Dylan and Cole Sprouse’s Suite Life of Zack & Cody Reunion With Phill Lewis Is a Blast From the Past
-
El Chapo’s son pleads not guilty to narcotics, money laundering and firearms charges