'This will be a time to reflect, remember and support one another during this time of grieving,' the university said in a statement.
A vigil will be held Wednesday to honor Temple University's acting president after her sudden death.Epps was transported to Temple University Hospital where she was pronounced dead around 3:15 p.m., the university said.There has been no word on what caused her death. A doctor speaking at a news conference said she suffered a "sudden episode."
"This will be a time to reflect, remember and support one another during this time of grieving," the university said in a statement.
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