A man died after falling from a spectator stand to the ground during Ohio State University’s graduation ceremony in Columbus on Sunday, school leaders said.
The incident was under investigation. The deceased has not been identified.
Entrepreneur Christopher Pan was present as the spring commencement speaker at the ceremony at Ohio Stadium. A school spokesperson told an NBC affiliate WCMH of Columbus The death did not affect the program of events for the day from noon to about 3 p.m.
The ceremony took place during a spring season filled with controversy. pro-palestinian protests and deadly disturbed storm activity From the Midwest to the South.
Ohio State University students held several protests on campus criticizing Israel’s war in Gaza following Hamas’ October 7 surprise attack on the country. He was widely considered peaceful.