(WWJ) A Western Michigan University student, Bassey Offiong, has died from coronavirus, Kalamazoo health officials announced. "We urge everyone to help us fight community spread by following the Governor’s executive order. Stay home and, if you must go out for essential items, stay safe by taking preventative measures.On Friday, Western announced three students had tested positive for the virus. It was unclear whether Offioning was one of those three.Like all other universities in the state, Western Michigan is closed for in-person instruction, but is offering online classes.Students walk past Sangren Hall on Western Michigan University's campus on a rainy day in late October, 2019. In a letter to students, the … WMU's student-facing services will resume in-person operations on Aug. 17. He called Offiong a “young man of enormous potential.”“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,” Montgomery said. A Western Michigan University student has died from coronavirus just weeks before he was set to graduate, the school confirmed Sunday. Classes will begin Sept. 2.
"The Kalamazoo County health department also confirmed the death. WMU has charted a course through the COVID-19 pandemic that continues the University's high-quality educational experience. Western Michigan University moves classes online through at least April 3 over coronavirus concerns Posted at 5:34 PM, Mar 11, 2020 and last updated 2020-03-11 20:39:16-04 Classes will begin Sept. 2. (Kendall Warner | Mlive.com)KALAMAZOO, MI -- A student at Western Michigan University has died after contracting COVID-19.The university and the Kalamazoo County health department confirmed the death of Bassey Offiong on Sunday, March 29, in a joint news release.Offiong was studying chemical engineering and set to graduate in a few weeks, WMU President Edward Montgomery said in a statement. Our staff is available to assist you by email at finaid-info@wmich.edu and by phone at (269) 387-6000 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 25-year-old Detroit resident was expected to … A Western Michigan University student has died from coronavirus just weeks before he was set to graduate, the school confirmed Sunday.Bassey Offiong was to graduate this spring with a degree in chemical engineering. "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. Stay home and, if you must go out for essential items, stay safe by taking preventative measures.”Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our They are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
“They are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”Kalamazoo Health Officer Jim Rutherford did not immediately confirm whether Offiong was among those students, saying it was “protected information.”“We know this student was not a Kalamazoo County resident; however, this virus has no borders when it comes to who it affects and how it is spread," Rutherford said. Students walk on Western Michigan University campus the day after it was announced in-person classes would be canceled amid Coronavirus concerns in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
"We are truly saddened to learn of the death of a Western Michigan University student due to COVID-19," Jim Rutherford, health officer at the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department, said in a statement. It's unclear when he died. "According to Offiong's Facebook page, he was from Detroit and graduated from Renaissance High School. Safety is top of mind as WMU prepares to welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Six members of Western Michigan University's aviation program have tested positive for coronavirus. Bassey Offiong was to … Although WMU will not compromise on what makes our University unique, we must be flexible in responding to this novel coronavirus to ensure we are balancing educational excellence with health, safety and financial realities.
"We urge everyone to help us fight community spread by following the governor’s executive order. WMU's safe return plan WMU has charted a course through the COVID-19 pandemic that continues the University's high-quality educational experience. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and WMU’s efforts to reduce the risks of spread and exposure for our faculty, staff and students, our Student Financial Aid office in Faunce is closed until August 24. WMU's general safety plan advances four strategies: Students walk on Western Michigan University campus the day after it was announced in-person classes would be canceled amid Coronavirus concerns in Kalamazoo, Michigan on …