SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) -- A staff member who was hit by a car on the University of Rhode Island's (URI) campus earlier this month has died. The university said in a letter sent to the campus community that Maureen McDermott, director of student involvement and the Memorial Union, died on Friday. BACKGROUND: URI staff member hit by car on campus URI said McDermott started working there in 1981 as a major events coordinator and "found her calling" in student involvement. "Maureen served as an advisor to many student organizations, and she was an advocate for all of our more than 100 campus organizations," the university said. "Her passion for our students and for their success both here and beyond our campuses provided a foundation for their achievement and served as an inspiration for colleagues." The university said counseling services and resources are available for those in the campus community. NEXT: 2 killed in early morning crash in Narragansett Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW