CHAPEL HILL -- Lisa Moran was a week away from returning to her native Scotland when a bus struck and killed her Thursday morning.

Moran, a third-year student in law and economics at Glasgow University, came to Chapel Hill in January to spend a semester at the UNC School of Law.

"We are deeply saddened by this news, and our sincerest condolences go out to all of her friends and family, both here and in her native Scotland," wrote law school dean Jack Boger in a letter to law students, staff and faculty.

Moran had grown to love "the sunny city of Chapel Hill," according to her online profile at bebo.com. Law school exams ended May 2, but she had planned to stay nearly three weeks longer.

In her few months in North Carolina, she became a fan of Tar Heel basketball, Starbucks and s'mores.

Police are still investigating the accident to learn exactly what happened.

Moran died while jogging near UNC Hospitals. Her death underscored some medical students' concerns about pedestrian safety on Manning Drive. A bridge across the street is planned near the accident scene.

Moran loved skiing and snowboarding, gymnastics, dancing and squash -- a sport in which her younger brother Kevin is one of Scotland's top young players.