This is the university (his employer) celebrating his accomplishments and grieving over his loss. I don't think it's their job (morally or legally) to determin

This is the university (his employer) celebrating his accomplishments and grieving over his loss. I don't think it's their job (morally or legally) to determine COD or even to speculate. Watch for an obituary in the Baltimore paper if you want to chase a funeral procession.