Connor Mullen, a student at University of Delaware and a former intern at The Mill died on Sunday, Sept. 26. The cause of death has not yet been made public. Originally from Washington, N.J., Connor was a junior majoring in entrepreneurship and technology innovation.
UDaily published a statement in his memory.
Mona Parikh, tech community liaison and instructor at UD’s Horn Program in Entrepreneurship, provided Technical.ly Delaware with this statement:
Connor Mullen’s spirit and enthusiasm was as inspiring and sincere as the care and concern he displayed towards his classmates, greek life brothers and sisters, educators, advisors and everyone else at University of Delaware fortunate enough to know him. Academically, professionally and personally, he displayed camaraderie and exercised humility. Connor’s dry sense of humor was second only to his sharp intellect; his thoughtfully-timed comebacks were as insightful as they were witty. He was a generous, inquisitive and kind human being, and he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. Our deepest condolences to the Mullen family and to Connor’s friends and loved ones during this most difficult time.
His fraternity, Sigma Pi, has started a Tilt campaign to help his family with funeral expenses.
Here’s what some friends and classmates had to say about Connor:
Rip Connor Mullen. You were a teammate, a friend, and brother. We laughed, cried and bled on the d line. Thoughts and prayers to your family
— Tashawn Bower (@TashawnBower) September 26, 2016
@PRSSA_UD is saddened by the death of Connor Mullen, our thoughts are with the entire @UDelaware community #CometoMe
— Paxton Mittleman (@PaxtonMittleman) September 26, 2016
Absolutely heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who knew Connor Mullen. 💙 https://t.co/HE2AXxOrk9
— Matthew Rocha (@BlueHenMatt) September 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/JakeEisenstodt/status/780446517786214400
The University of Delaware is remembering Connor Mullen, a junior majoring in entrepreneurship and technology… https://t.co/7LYFKXKG8B
— StUDent Events (@StUDentEvents) September 26, 2016
My prayers sent out to the Mullen family tonight. R.I.P. Connor #88 🙏🏼❤️
— marquis walls (@mwalls33) September 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/JTSnizz559/status/780166266187227136
Praying for the Mullen family right now. RIP Connor you were a great guy.
— Tony Tuna (@tonytuna_) September 25, 2016
https://twitter.com/ActuallyIsLinda/status/780115988415209472
On Oct. 4 until 6 p.m., the university will lower its flags to half staff in remembrance of Connor on campus.
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