Adam Djibril Nimaga, Vanderbilt University Student Reportedly Dies Via Suicide

Adam Nimaga, a student with Vanderbilt University has died. His body was found outside a parking garage at 2401 Highland Avenue.

According to reports, officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) were spotted at the 25th Avenue Parking Garage Thursday morning by students. Officers were standing over a deceased person who was covered with a yellow tarp.

The deceased was later identified as an undergraduate student of the Nashville, Tennessee University who had taken his own life. A message from the University, signed by Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, G.L. Black, addressed the incident and included mental health resources.

“The passing of a friend, peer, or classmate is an incredibly challenging experience. During this time, please remember the importance of reaching out for support from available resources and caring for one another,” the email read. “Whether it’s through talking with friends or connecting with Vanderbilt’s Student Care Network, please know that support is available for anyone who may need it. Checking in with those around you, even with a simple conversation, can make a meaningful difference.”