It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the tragic death of a beloved member of our community, student and Hatter football player Trenton "Trent" Stewart.
Trent had just finished his first year at Stetson as a Cybersecurity major and had returned home to Saint Johns, Florida. Sadly, Tuesday morning he was involved in a car accident.
A football player on the defensive line, Trent was named to the Fall 2022 Pioneer Football League Academic Honor Roll and planned to return to campus this summer to work out with the team.
"On behalf of the entire Stetson football family, today is truly a sad day," said Head Football Coach Brian Young. "We have lost a young man who exemplified what it means to be a Stetson Hatter. Our hearts go out to his teammates, family and the entire Stetson community. We have lost a brother, teammate and friend. He will always be a Hatter."
We are in communication with Trent's family who are very grateful for his Stetson experience and support.
If you need support through this difficult time, please reach out to the following resources in addition to your Dean of Students Office:
• Student Counseling Services provides confidential counseling services to Stetson students. In-person and virtual service options are available. Call 386-822-8900 or email counseling@stetson.edu for an appointment or more information. For after-hours support, please contact the Volusia County Crisis Response Team any time from any location at 386-822-8740. (For thoughts of harming yourself or others, press 1; for other mental health needs, press 9.)
• Stetson University Chaplains offer confidential spiritual support to Stetson students, faculty, and staff. Contact the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at 386-822-7523 or make an appointment with a chaplain by emailing stetsonchaplain@stetson.edu.
• Stetson offers independent, confidential counseling services for all Stetson employees and their dependents through Cigna. Services are available at no cost. Information about how to access the Cigna Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can be found in this flyer or call (877) 622- 4327.
About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program is driven by a shared purpose. It is what inspires, motivates and binds us together. More than a task, a reason for being. THE HATTER PURPOSE is to create and provide an experience of a lifetime through teamwork and relationships to achieve excellence. This purpose is achieved through five Core Values: Communication, Integrity, Excellence, Value People and Commitment. To learn more about the HATS program and our Core Values, visit GoHatters.com/HATS.
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