Tuskegee University comes together to mourn student

Tuskegee University comes together to mourn student

August 10, 2025

Contact: Thonnia Lee, Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing

Macahri Washington-Parker

The Tuskegee University family is saddened to share news of the death of Mechanical Engineering junior Macahri Washington-Parker on Sunday.

"We are heart-broken to learn of Macahri's passing," said Dr. Mark A. Brown, President and CEO. "We will come together to uplift his family and each other during this time. I encourage everyone to seek counseling as needed and lean on each other for support."

The Montgomery, Alabama native was a New Student Orientation leader and a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on campus.

The university is coordinating counseling for students, faculty and staff. Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of counseling to help sort through understandable emotions at this time.

The Counseling team and Dean of the Chapel are providing student support in different forms. They are working together to provide integrated emotional, mental, and spiritual care for all students who may want to talk, pray, or simply sit with someone who will listen.

• TimelyCare - a 24/7 virtual counseling platform you can access anytime, from anywhere. Use the QR code to register.
• In-Person Counseling - available on campus Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The counseling center is located next door to the Kresge Center.
• Pastoral Care - spiritual support, guidance and prayer available from the Dean of the Chapel Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The office is located on the lower level of the Chapel.

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