WALTHAM, MA (TIP): A Bentley University senior, Gaurav Jaisingh, tragically died after falling from a hotel balcony during a senior class trip to the Bahamas, just days before his scheduled graduation. Bentley University is a private institution located in Waltham, Massachusetts, approximately 10 miles west of downtown Boston.
The incident occurred around 10 p.m. local time on Sunday, May 11, at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Casino. Jaisingh was in his hotel room with roommates when he accidentally fell from an upper-level balcony. He was found unresponsive on a lower floor and succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital.
Originally from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, Jaisingh was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance with a minor in computer information systems. He had recently completed a summer internship at FactSet and was actively involved in various student organizations, including the professional business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi and the South Asian Students Association.
Bentley University described his death as an “enormous tragedy” and extended its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. The university is providing support resources to community members affected by this loss.
Local authorities in the Bahamas are continuing to investigate the incident, which is believed to have been accidental.
This heartbreaking event has cast a somber shadow over Bentley University’s upcoming commencement ceremony, scheduled for May 17, 2025. Fellow students have expressed shock and sorrow over the loss of their classmate, remembering him as a bright and ambitious individual.