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In Memoriam: Lauren Brock ’27

In a statement to the MIT Community, President Sally Kornbluth announced the death of Lauren Brock ’27. A New Hampshire native and Macgregor resident, Brock deferred enrollment for two years after joining a start-up full time.

Kornbluth wrote that Brock was looked up to “for her wisdom, experience and kindness.” Brock was described as a “ ‘curious, motivated, independent spirit.' ” Brock was a member of the MIT lightweight women’s crew team.

The cause of death was not officially reported by MIT.