Nicholas David Chew The UCLA and Clovis communities were stunned and deeply saddened after the body of **Nicholas David Chew**, a promising university student, was found in a parking structure in Los Angeles. Authorities confirmed that his death was ruled a **suicide by hanging**.
Nicholas, a double major in Political Science and Philosophy, was reported missing shortly before his body was discovered. Before his passing, he had been on medical leave from UCLA, having struggled with mental health issues, a fact known to close friends and some peers.Despite the tremendous pressure he faced, those who knew him say he remained devoted to his ideals, his relationships, and his vision for constructive dialogue.
At UCLA, Nicholas was deeply involved in campus life. He founded the Coffee Club, through which he fostered friendship and conversation, and led the university’s chapter of BridgeUSA—an organization dedicated to bridging political divides through respectful discourse.
He also served as a New Student Advisor (NSA Gold) in UCLA’s New Student and Transition Programs, helping to ease the transition for incoming students and their families.Friends and classmates remember Nicholas as gentle, thoughtful, and deeply empathetic—someone with the capacity to listen, to encourage, and to elevate others. His absence has left a void in many hearts.
As tributes pour in, peers have shared photos, stories, and messages expressing regret, sorrow, and love.UCLA officials and mental health advocates are urging students and community members to lean on available support systems during this difficult time. Counseling and psychological services have been highlighted for those who may be struggling or affected.
In Clovis and Los Angeles alike, those who loved Nicholas are gathering, quietly mourning, and holding private and communal remembrances. His life, although heartbreakingly short, is being honored for the impact he made through kindness, optimism, and a commitment to honest conversation.May Nicholas David Chew rest in peace—and may those he left behind find strength, comfort, and hope in each other.
