Statement from Sen. Karla May Regarding Death of Lincoln University Administrator JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, today issued the following statement the death of Lincoln University’s Vice President of Student Affairs: “I am deeply saddened by the death of Lincoln University’s Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Antoinette Bonnie Candia-Bailey, and I have read with great alarm the allegations surrounding both the University Board of Curators and the University President’s actions and inactions prior to Dr. Candia-Bailey’s death. “I support placing the President on leave while an investigation is underway, but I remain concerned the University Board of Curators will be unable to objectively examine its own role in this situation. “I believe an independent investigation of both the Office of the President and the University Board of Curators is needed to assure students, faculty and alumni that this matter is being fairly and fully examined. “My heart goes out to the family, friends and coworkers of Dr. Candia-Bailey during this time of unthinkable tragedy. I am keeping the entire Lincoln University community in my prayers as we seek the answers needed to bring some measure of peace to our hearts.” The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a trained listener, call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for crisis chat services or for more information. The Crisis Text Line is a texting service for emotional crisis support. To text with a trained helper, text SAVE to 741741. It is free, available 24/7, and confidential. For more information on Sen. May’s legislation, visit her official Missouri Senate website at senate.mo.gov/May. ### | 