Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame, has asked that the Notre Dame community keep Michael Thigpen and his family in their thoughts and prayers.
Thigpen, a first-year master鈥檚 degree student in the Global Health Program from Monument, Colo., passed away unexpectedly at his off-campus residence, where he was found early Tuesday morning (Nov. 13).
鈥淥ur deepest condolences are with Michael鈥檚 family, friends and colleagues,鈥� Father Jenkins said. 鈥淢y prayers are with them during this difficult time.鈥�
Thigpen will be remembered during a Mass at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 14) at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
The and are available to offer their support to members of the Notre Dame community.