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Big(ger) Guns on Campus
Northeastern University butts heads with local police over its decision to arm campus officers with semiautomatic rifles, but the practice is increasingly commonplace for college law enforcement agencies.
Opinion
Who Must Protect Students?
At a time of renewed national discussion about gun control and violence on campuses, a key legal case raises crucial questions about who is responsible for safeguarding students from each other, writes Christine Helwick.
'New Reality' for Game Day Security
Following recent shootings in U.S. and terrorist attacks in Paris, some colleges and universities are adopting stricter security policies for sporting events.
Who Must Report?
Citing a chilling effect on study participants, faculty members who study sexual assault say they should be exempt from mandatory reporting requirements. Fraternities are also arguing for an exemption for volunteer chapter advisers.
'Upswing' in Campus Threats
In November, more than a dozen college campuses have been targeted by shooting and bomb threats, with many of them threatening black students.
Court Wins for Accused
Students suspended or expelled over allegations of sexual assault rarely succeed in lawsuits against the institutions that punished them. That's starting to change.
String of Shootings at Black Colleges
No college is immune from gun violence, but historically black colleges and universities may face unique challenges.