An Eastern Michigan University student was found dead Tuesday night in her off-campus apartment.

The apartment is just a few hundred feet from the campus.

Julia Catherine Niswender's body was found in her apartment in the 1000 block of Huron River Drive by police. The authorities reached her apartment after one of her friends reported that Niswender hadn't been seen for several days.

Police said that she was found dead in her bedroom.

Announcing Niswender's shocking death, President Susan Martin said the authorities have no information on any possible suspect at the moment.

"Our understanding is that police were called to Julia's apartment after a suitemate reported not having seen her for several days. The Ypsilanti Police Department is continuing to investigate the case. The EMU Police Department is working closely with Ypsilanti Police and we will report additional information as we obtain it, and as events may warrant," she wrote in a statement, condoling the death of Niswender.

The police said that it was a case of homicide. However, the cause of death is still unclear.

Reports said, an autopsy was performed on the 23-years-old victim Wednesday.

News of Niswender's death created waves across the university, bringing campus safety into question.

The university called for a meeting Wednesday afternoon at the Student Center Auditorium to discuss campus safety. It said that EMU Chief of Police Robert Heighes will provide an update on the death of student Niswender,

The gathering was also addressed by President Martin. She expressed her deepest sympathy, thoughts and said her prayers were with Julia's family and friends at this time.

Ypsilanti Police has asked anyone who might have information concerning this to contact Det/Sgt T.C. Eberts @ 734-482-9878 or Crimestopper's @ 1-800- SPEAKUP (773-2587).

The university has also launched a website in order to keep the students posted with the latest developments related to investigation into Niswender's death.