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Yanchen Wu, student – June 27, 2022

Yanchen Wu, 30, passed away on Monday, June 27. He was a Ph.D. student in economics and a native of Hangzhou, China.

“Learning of the death of one of our students is always difficult,” said Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students L. Christopher Miller. “The Clemson Family extends our deepest condolences to Yanchen’s family as they make sense of his untimely passing.”

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is providing grief counseling to students. Any student who wants to speak to a counselor should contact CAPS at 864-656-2451. Counseling services are also available to faculty and staff through Deer Oaks, the University’s Employee Assistance Program provider, at 866-327-2400.

The Charleston Cremation Center and Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.