The Cal Poly Student Affairs has announced the passing of Aubrey Murray, a senior majoring in electrical engineering who passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was a brilliant student, always active and engaged, and particularly enjoyed the hands-on learning opportunities at Cal Poly. She had recently become a member of the Cal Poly Climbing Club.
She was said to have died by suicide. According to the statement released by the school, The university is in touch with Aubrey’s family and is extending its full support to them and her friends. Our thoughts are with them as they grieve their loss.
It is never easy to share news like this, and we know that processing this loss can be difficult for members of our community. Please know that we care about your well-being and strongly encourage you to utilize the following resources below if you need additional support.
Additional information will be made available on the Office of the Dean of Students In Memoriam website.
Assistance for Students
Connect with your social circles and communities — such as family, classmates, department staff, campus offices, and/or faith communities — for support. This type of support can complement any help you might seek in other venues.
Seek support at Counseling Services (Building 27) by calling 805-756-2511. Same-day appointments are available for those in urgent need or schedule a brief screening within a few days.
If you need immediate assistance any time of day, call the Crisis Line at 805-756-2511. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Need a counselor come to your group to provide support and resources? Please call Counseling and Psychological Services at 805-756-2511 and ask to speak with Andrea Lawson, director of Counseling Services.
You can also email counseling@calpoly.edu. If you have questions or concerns related to missing a class or other academic commitments, these should be addressed directly with your individual instructors.
Assistance and support services are also available by contacting the Dean of Students Office at 805-756-0327 or email deanofstudents@calpoly.edu.
Please note: a common reaction to tragedy is to want information. Be thoughtful and respectful when sharing information with others and on social networking sites.
Assistance for Campus Employees
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services to all Cal Poly employees and their families. To speak with a counselor at any other time, please call their 24-hour support hotline at 800-367-7474. More information about EAP’sconfidential services is available at https://afd.calpoly.edu/hr/worklife.asp.
