Bowdoin College Mourns the Loss of Student Qingyang Zhan
The 20-year-old was found deceased in a Maine parking lot, prompting a community-wide expression of grief and an ongoing investigation into the cause of death.
- Qingyang Zhan, a 20-year-old Bowdoin College student originally from Shanghai, China, was found dead in a parking lot in Topsham, Maine.
- Bowdoin College President Safa Zaki identified the student and expressed heartbreak over the loss, highlighting Zhan's contributions to the college community.
- Zhan was pursuing a double major in government and legal studies and Asian studies, and was active in the Asian Student Association and the Chinese Students Association.
- The police have stated there is no active threat to the community, and an autopsy has been conducted with results pending to determine the cause of death.
- Extended counseling services are being offered to students, and a campus memorial service is planned to honor Zhan's memory.
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