Reply #30: Yes, suicide under certain circumstances can be contagious. NYU went

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through a rash of them a few years back.

But two things:

1. If the student was suicidal BEFORE being asked to leave, how do you think he felt AFTER the request?

2. The university was in an unenviable position as any decision subjected it to potential lawsuit. But how about this: taking the time to look after the kid, counseling, peer-counseling, faculty advisor taking greater interest, administration keeping an eye on him, etc. Just let him stay in school and deal with the challenges with more sympathy and support from the University.