Furman mourns loss of student Caroline Smith

Dear Furman Community,

It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that Caroline Smith, a sophomore from Atlanta, passed away early this morning at an off-campus event in Hilton Head.

Caroline was a history and communication studies major and a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. Her brother Ryan is a junior at Furman.

The university extends its most heartfelt condolences to Caroline’s family and her friends. I hope all of you will do the same during this time of profound sorrow.

As a close and caring community, such a loss impacts all of us, and we are reminded how fragile life can be. It is important that we console one another in our grief and seek help if we need it.

Counselors and a chaplain will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Lakeside Housing lower-level lounge, and we will gather again to offer support from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Daniel Chapel. Memorial services are being planned here and in Atlanta at a later date and we will share those plans when they are available.

If you need support during the weekend, please call University Police at 864-294-2111, and you will be connected with the appropriate service.

Please take a moment to remember the life of Caroline and her time as a member of our community. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Davis

President