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Rice Sophomore and Women’s Soccer Player Claire Tracy Dies at 19

Officials have not released a cause of death.

Overview

  • Rice University said Tracy died on Dec. 7, and the school notified students and faculty the following day.
  • Dean Bridget K. Gorman and President Reggie DesRoches offered condolences, with a moment of silence held during the State of the University address.
  • Women’s soccer head coach Brian Lee praised Tracy’s kindness and said she will remain forever in the program’s hearts.
  • Tracy studied finance and was active in campus groups including Rice Women in Business, the Social Impact Committee, and the Rice Eclipse Finance Board.
  • Her family requested privacy and plans a memorial service, and the university is making counseling resources available to students.