The University of St. Thomas community is mourning Seham Hassen, a Morrison Family College of Health student who passed away on Monday, March 23.
The 22-year-old senior was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public health and was set to graduate in May of this year. A resident of Minneapolis, Seham graduated from Robbinsdale Armstrong High School in 2022 and began studying at St. Thomas in the spring of 2023.
At St. Thomas, Seham participated in the Public Health Club, as well as the Muslim Student Association. Her goal was to enter the medical field as a way to give back to her community.
“That was who she was at her core – someone who wanted to heal, to serve, and to make a difference for people,” her family said in a statement.
Describing her as “a truly beautiful soul,” the family said Seham had “a gentle presence, a kind heart, and a way of making people feel seen, cared for, and valued. At just 22 years old, she was a loving daughter, a supportive sister, a caring aunt, and a deeply cherished friend. She brought so much joy and warmth into the lives of those around her, and her absence is deeply felt by all who knew and loved her.”
A janazah Muslim funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 24 at the Burnsville Mosque, followed by a burial service at Eden Cemetery (400 East Highway 13). A GoFundMe page has been set up by the family.
Please join our community in praying for Seham, her family and friends.
St. Thomas students in need of support can connect with Campus Ministry or Counseling and Psychological Services.
