Safety

Students allege in a Title IX lawsuit filed against Louisiana State University that the chair of the French department protected a serial sexual predator and accused rapist.

The Association of American Universities adopted eight principles to help combat sexual harassment on campus. Experts say they also need to commit to prevention education.

Experts say the restrictive Texas abortion law will make it harder than ever for college students in the state to obtain the care they need.

The Education Department refused to heed a petition by students and sexual assault survivors demanding an immediate rollback of the Title IX changes instituted by the Trump administration.

A bill introduced by two Democratic representatives would make it easier for institutions to be held liable for sexual misconduct that occurs on their campuses.

Back on campus, students are ready to party. Officials are ramping up efforts to promote safe sex and prevent assault.

Syracuse University offers full-throated defense for a professor targeted for her views about Sept. 11, prompting other academics to wonder why more institutions don’t defend even divisive scholars in this way.

Advocates say now is the time for colleges and universities to move “beyond the box” and stop asking criminal history questions on admissions applications. A Senate bill would help make that happen.