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Updates on the Gary DeVercelly Tragedy

The Rider University community mourns the tragic loss of beloved student Gary DeVercelly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary’s family during this difficult and painful time.

Gary’s passing affects all of us deeply.  As a community, we are committed to helping one another in this time of sorrow and dedicating ourselves to ensure that a tragedy such as this never happens again.

Please be sure to return to this web page for further updates. 


August 28, 2007 - Rider Statement Following Dismissal of Charges

The Rider University community mourns the tragic loss of beloved student Gary DeVercelly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary’s family during this difficult and painful time.

Gary’s passing affects all of us deeply.  As a community, we are committed to helping one another in this time of sorrow and dedicating ourselves to ensure that a tragedy such as this never happens again.

Please be sure to return to this web page for further updates.  The following information is also available:



August 13, 2007 - Update on Student Affairs and Alcohol Task Force Progress

The Rider University community mourns the tragic loss of beloved student Gary DeVercelly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary’s family during this difficult and painful time.

Gary’s passing affects all of us deeply.  As a community, we are committed to helping one another in this time of sorrow and dedicating ourselves to ensure that a tragedy such as this never happens again.

Please be sure to return to this web page for further updates.  The following information is also available:



August 3, 2007 - Rider Response to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Investigation

The Rider University community mourns the tragic loss of beloved student Gary DeVercelly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary’s family during this difficult and painful time.

Gary’s passing affects all of us deeply.  As a community, we are committed to helping one another in this time of sorrow and dedicating ourselves to ensure that a tragedy such as this never happens again.

Please be sure to return to this web page for further updates.  The following information is also available:



June 25, 2007 - Rider Takes Action to Prevent Alcohol Abuse

The Rider University community mourns the tragic loss of beloved student Gary DeVercelly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary’s family during this difficult and painful time.

Gary’s passing affects all of us deeply.  As a community, we are committed to helping one another in this time of sorrow and dedicating ourselves to ensure that a tragedy such as this never happens again.

Please be sure to return to this web page for further updates.  The following information is also available:



April 5, 2007 - Update on the Presidential Task Force

The Rider University community mourns the tragic loss of beloved student Gary DeVercelly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary’s family during this difficult and painful time.

Gary’s passing affects all of us deeply.  As a community, we are committed to helping one another in this time of sorrow and dedicating ourselves to ensure that a tragedy such as this never happens again.

Please be sure to return to this web page for further updates.  The following information is also available:



April 3, 2007, 1 p.m. - An Update Regarding the Tragic Death of Gary DeVercelly

The Rider University community mourns the tragic loss of beloved student Gary DeVercelly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary’s family during this difficult and painful time.

Gary’s passing affects all of us deeply.  As a community, we are committed to helping one another in this time of sorrow and dedicating ourselves to ensure that a tragedy such as this never happens again.

Please be sure to return to this web page for further updates.  The following information is also available:



March 30, 2007, 4 p.m. - Memorial Service Scheduled for Gary DeVercelly

The Rider University community mourns the tragic loss of beloved student Gary DeVercelly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary’s family during this difficult and painful time.

Gary’s passing affects all of us deeply.  As a community, we are committed to helping one another in this time of sorrow and dedicating ourselves to ensure that a tragedy such as this never happens again.

Please be sure to return to this web page for further updates.  The following information is also available:



March 30, 2007, 2 p.m. - Tragic Death of Rider Student, Gary DeVercelly

The Rider University community mourns the tragic loss of beloved student Gary DeVercelly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary’s family during this difficult and painful time.

Gary’s passing affects all of us deeply.  As a community, we are committed to helping one another in this time of sorrow and dedicating ourselves to ensure that a tragedy such as this never happens again.

Please be sure to return to this web page for further updates.  The following information is also available:



March 30, 2007, 9 a.m. - Update on Serious Incident Re: Two Rider Students

The Rider University community mourns the tragic loss of beloved student Gary DeVercelly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary’s family during this difficult and painful time.

Gary’s passing affects all of us deeply.  As a community, we are committed to helping one another in this time of sorrow and dedicating ourselves to ensure that a tragedy such as this never happens again.

Please be sure to return to this web page for further updates.  The following information is also available:



March 29, 2007, 11 a.m. - Serious Incident Re: Two Rider Students

The Rider University community mourns the tragic loss of beloved student Gary DeVercelly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary’s family during this difficult and painful time.

Gary’s passing affects all of us deeply.  As a community, we are committed to helping one another in this time of sorrow and dedicating ourselves to ensure that a tragedy such as this never happens again.

Please be sure to return to this web page for further updates.  The following information is also available: