We are sorry to share the news of the passing of UConn student Leeha Reddy, who died unexpectedly on May 6, 2025. Leeha, a native of Higganum, CT, began her UConn career in the fall semester and was an ACES major with an interest in business. Leeha was a graduate of Haddam-Killingworth High School.
Leeha’s family will hold a service to honor her life, and friends from UConn are invited to attend. The service will be held Saturday, May 10th from 1:00 pm -3:00 pm at Brooklawn Funeral Home, 511 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
Condolences to the Student’s family can be sent to the Office of Student Services, UConn Hartford, 10 Prospect Street, Hartford, CT 06103.
Please remember there are resources available for any student needing support during this difficult time. Reach out to the offices listed below to connect with staff for assistance.
Student Health & Wellness Mental Health Services, Hartford Times Building, is available to provide support to the students who may be struggling. There are a number of ways students can connect with SHaW:
· To make an appointment with SHaW-Mental Health call 860-486-4700 or schedule an appointment online.
· If you need help more immediately, resources including BeWell, the 24/7/365 mental health support line can be 833-308-3040.
· Let’s Talk Mental Health Office Hours is a drop-in service available to students, visit here for dates, times, and locations: Let's Talk Student Health and Wellness.
· Information about managing grief is located on the SHaW-Mental Health website.
Office of Student Services - At any point in time please remember that the Office of Student Services staff is available for students. Located off the atrium of the Hartford Times Building, UConn Hartford Student Services can be reached by calling 959-200-3836 or by e-mail Hartford.StudentServices@uconn.edu.
This is a difficult time for the University as we navigate the many emotions people have after experiencing the loss of another community member. In addition to the sadness of this immediate incident, we are aware that tragedy may trigger our own personal histories of loss and grief. Staff and faculty are encouraged to reach out to UConn’s Employee Assistance Program if they are in need of support.
For more information, contact: Office of Student Services at 959-200-3500