KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Students at Western Michigan University are mourning after a student died of COVID-19.
On Sunday, the university president, Edward Montgomery, identified the student as 25-year-old Bassey Offiong.
“Bassey was a young man of enormous potential who was scheduled to graduate with his degree in chemical engineering in just a few weeks. On behalf of the entire Bronco community, I want to extend my deepest condolences to his entire family, including his sister Asari, who has been generous in communicating with us regularly. They are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” Montgomery stated.
Offiong was from Detroit. He attended Renaissance High School, where he was a notable part of the football team, according to friends.
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