It is with sadness that I inform you of the loss of a member of our University family. Kashic Phillip, an NJCU junior majoring in Accounting, was taken ill suddenly the afternoon of Wednesday, October 23, 2013 on his way to class in Karnoutsos Hall.
Both the NJCU Public Safety Department and an Emergency Medical Services team from the Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) responded to calls for assistance and administered CPR to Mr. Phillip. He was then transported to the JCMC. The University was notified several hours later that Mr. Phillip had passed away.
This tragedy touches us all in the NJCU community. Mr. Phillip will be sorely missed by his family as well as his caring friends, fellow students, faculty, and staff at NJCU. Kashic’s unexpected passing reminds us that life is very precious and underscores the importance of sharing our successes as well as struggles as a community.
Sue Henderson, Ph.D.
NJCU President