Regis University cancels classes Wednesday, vigil planned after recent student deaths

Regis University canceled all classes on Wednesday following the news of the deaths of two students in recent days. A vigil is planned for 1 p.m. Wednesday in the St. Francis Regis Chapel.

Regis posted the notice of "the sad news of a student's passing tonight and the death of another student over the weekend who was studying overseas" on its Facebook page. 

The university also posted a link for counseling and mental health support resources along with this message: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact Colorado Crisis Services at 844-493-8255, text "TALK" to 38255 or call 911.