Pittsburgh and Fairfield, Connecticut – The Indiana University Bloomington community is mourning the death of Ava Beatty, a student whose life bridged several regions of the United States and touched many along the way. Her passing was shared in a Facebook announcement that has since prompted messages of sympathy from friends across Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. Beatty’s story reflects the increasingly interconnected paths of today’s university students. Originally from McKeesport, Pennsylvania, she later lived in Pittsburgh before spending time in Fairfield, Connecticut, a town known for its strong public schools and close-knit…