Northwest Missouri State University said authorities are investigating after a student was found dead Sunday afternoon.

According to a news release, David Nkenchor, 18, was found dead in his residence on campus. He was a freshman geology major from Maryland Heights, Missouri.

The death is under investigation by the Nodaway County coroner’s office and University Police. The school said no foul play is suspected.

Northwest encourages students needing counseling assistance outside of regular business hours to contact University Police at 660.562.1254. Faculty and staff should call the University employee assistance program at 800.964.3577. A county counseling support line also is available to members of the Northwest community at 888.279.8188.