A student at York College of Pennsylvania was found unresponsive in his dorm room and later pronounced dead on Saturday, according to a statement from Dr. Richard T. Satterlee, dean of student development and campus life at the college.
Andrew Ruehlicke, a junior sport management major from Mullica Hill, N.J., was declared dead on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Below is the full release from Dr. Richard Satterlee, the York College Dean of Student Development and Campus Life:
We are deeply saddened to share that one of our students, Andrew Ruehlicke, was found unresponsive in his residence hall room earlier today and was later deemed deceased. Drew was a junior sport management major from Mullica Hill, New Jersey, and a member of our men’s soccer team. There are no words to describe the profound sorrow we feel as a community because of his passing. Please keep Drew and his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Please note that there is no indication that the circumstances of this tragic event pose a threat to the health and safety of our campus community. Nonetheless, this news is understandably difficult for many of us. Those who need assistance are reminded that they may access Counseling Services to address any concerns.
Drew had played in 25 career games for the Spartans including 11 this season. He drew his first collegiate start on Wednesday night against Albright as the Spartans earned a 3-0 win. Drew tallied two goals this season and had six points for his career.
He was a tremendous Spartan teammate that will be missed by his coaches and teammates. Drew was a great student who carried a 4.0 GPA and was a four-time member of the York College Dean’s List as a Sport Management major and a finance minor.
Ruehlicke was also a member of the men’s soccer team.
York College says that there is no indication that the circumstances of this event pose a threat to the health and safety of the campus community.
