College Student From Waterford Found Dead Near Campus

Stirling Danskin, a sophomore at the University of New Haven and a Waterford High School graduate, was found dead near the university’s campus Wednesday, according to a letter by School President Steven Kaplan published in the university's newspaper.

Danskin's body was found dead several blocks away from the school’s campus, on Boston Post Road, according to the letter. The cause of death is not yet known, although there are no signs of foul play, and the death is still being investigated by the West Haven Police Department, according to the letter.

Kaplan said there would be counseling services available to university students.