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Who Protects the Suicidal?
Amid persisting confusion about when colleges can involuntarily remove a self-threatening student, Education Department again signals it's not permissible -- in an investigation that ends in a student's suicide.
Gun Bans in Danger
Florida appeals court rules that, in most cases, public colleges and universities can't regulate weapons on campus.
Virginia Tech Ruling Reversed
Overturning a circuit court jury verdict in a wrongful death lawsuit, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled the state was not negligent in responding to the 2007 mass shooting.
'Blueprint' Balancing Act
Montana didn't ask to be the national model for sexual assault response, but after a series of alleged rapes, the U.S. government made it so. Staff members and students adjust to expansive policies and a spotlight that isn't dimming.
Alleged Rapist on the Roster
Why was one of four Vanderbilt football players arrested for an alleged gang rape allowed to play on Saturday for Alcorn State?
Campus Safety Clearinghouse
Long-time-coming National Center for Campus Public Safety will centralize scattered federal and institutional resources to provide campuses with training and best practices for security.
Mandatory Reporting Perils
The firing of a Swarthmore resident assistant who accused the college of mishandling sexual assault -- but would not reveal details of a case -- highlights nuances of students as mandatory reporters, a growing issue.
Last Line of Defense
U. of Maryland at Eastern Shore's new whiteboards double as bulletproof shields. The $60,000 investment is part of a "proactive approach" to safety.