{"id":109432,"date":"2026-03-17T15:53:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T20:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/uletter\/?p=109432"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:53:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T20:53:29","slug":"remembering-bailey-turner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/uletter\/2026\/03\/remembering-bailey-turner\/","title":{"rendered":"Remembering Bailey Turner"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Thursday, March 5, the University of North Dakota learned that former UND student Bailey Turner passed away. Bailey was from Murrieta, Calif., and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in May 2025. Bailey maintained many connections with the campus community following her graduation.<\/p>\n

Bailey\u2019s mother expressed deep gratitude for the community and fellowship that Bailey found at UND\u2019s Pride Center and shared, \u201cI never saw Bailey happier than when she was embraced as her true self, as my daughter. I\u2019m grateful for all the support and acceptance Bailey received in helping her be her true authentic self.\u201d<\/p>\n

Plans for a memorial event to honor Bailey are pending.<\/p>\n

We extend our deepest condolences to Bailey\u2019s family and friends. They are all in our thoughts during this difficult time.<\/p>\n

The loss of someone we care about affects us all, and we have several resources available to both our on-campus and online students, which are listed below. We hope everyone will take some time to remember the positive impact Bailey had on the lives of others.<\/p>\n

Andrew Armacost
\nUND President<\/p>\n

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A full obituary for Bailey<\/a><\/strong> is available to read on the Amundson Funeral Home website.<\/em><\/p>\n

University Counseling Center staff members are available to offer support to students who would like counseling assistance any time Monday \u2013 Friday, 8 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m. Please call 701.777.2127 to schedule an appointment. After hours, 24\/7 First Link support is available and can be reached by dialing 211 or calling 701.235.7335.<\/p>\n

Faculty and staff can also consult UND\u2019s Employee Assistance Program,\u00a0thevillagefamily.org<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or 1.800.627.8220 as needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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