Was cyber stalker’s sentence harsh enough?
January 30, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
He’s going to jail — but not for long enough, his victim says.
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January 30, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
Would you want students with guns on your campus?
January 23, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
A proposed bill aims to force public colleges to let students carry firearms. Could it actually pass?
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College prof busted for cooking meth
December 26, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
This Boston math instructor may have seen too many episodes of Breaking Bad.
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Professor threatened over ‘Firefly’ poster?
September 30, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
A University of Wisconsin professor’s love of Joss Whedon’s cult sci-fi series has gotten him in hot water.
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Student blames college for dorm rape
September 20, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
A student said her school didn’t do enough to prevent her assault. See if a court agreed.
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Guilty: Violations cost university $82K
September 9, 2011 by Claire Knight
After a five-month investigation, one school got slapped with a big fine. Here’s where it went wrong:
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No candles allowed: Keeping safe
July 1, 2011 by Claire Knight
As incoming freshman start moving into your dorms, offer these helpful — and safe — tips to keep dorm rooms smelling fresh and clean.
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5 campus safety mistakes to avoid
June 6, 2011 by Claire Knight
After submitting their annual Clery report, one school found itself in hot water. Here’s why feds called the school out:
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The latest college suicide trend …
November 6, 2010 by Claire Knight
Heads up: More U.S. college students are committing suicide in a new way — and this new method is dangerous for potential rescuers, too:
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Should this officer have been dismisssed?
October 24, 2010 by Claire Knight
After a university officer was involved in an on-campus shooting, he was dismissed. Was the termination justified?
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Watch out for this campus hazard!
September 10, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Student athletes and spectators alike: Beware of this stadium danger.
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Colleges get failing grade on anti-booze efforts
August 29, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Is your school doing enough to curb student drinking? Before you answer, look at this.
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Emergency: Is your school ready?
July 29, 2010 by Geneva Reid
How prepared would your school be if faced with a full-scale emergency? One college recently found out.
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Drinking crackdown? ‘Pour another!’ students say
May 22, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
After six alcohol-related deaths in two years, this school announced plans to step up its fight against underage drinking. The result: a massive campus backlash.
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Ready for guns on campus?
April 18, 2010 by Claire Knight
It’s hard enough to keep schools safe. And now students are one step closer to being allowed to carry concealed weapons on campus:
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‘He did what?!’ Prank closes frat house
March 29, 2010 by Claire Knight
A university fire marshal has recommended that a frat house be shut down until 2011. What happened?
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Was it good, clean fun — or hazing?
February 23, 2010 by Claire Knight
Frat members thought it would be a great idea to use a soapy floor as a slip-and-slide – then a pledge broke his back.
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Headwear ban: Valid safety rule or discrimination?
January 11, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A college said a new ban was motivated by safety concerns. Some said a religious exception was needed. Did the school agree?
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Student safety or discrimination? One school’s dilemma
December 21, 2009 by Claire Knight
School officials at one university recently gave an on-campus student an ultimatum: Comply with residence hall rules or move out of the dorm.
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DOE releases finalized rules: Free tool helps higher ed comply
November 29, 2009 by Claire Knight
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently released finalized rules of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Is your campus ready?
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America’s most dangerous campuses
November 27, 2009 by Claire Knight
Ever wonder which college campuses are the most dangerous? Here’s a list of the “worst of the worst.”
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New pre-employment demand: Are you ready?
November 6, 2009 by Claire Knight
Most universities check references and conduct criminal background checks on potential employees. One school has quietly added a new pre-employment requirement.
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Growing trend? 17 students in ‘fight club’ arrested
October 27, 2009 by Claire Knight
Seventeen college students were arrested recently because they were involved in a fight similar to the brawls in the 1999 Brad Pitt movie “Fight Club.”
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What’s lurking in the locker room?
October 16, 2009 by Claire Knight
Student athletes are familiar with locker room health hazards, such as MRSA and athlete’s foot. Turns out, showerheads pose another health risk.
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Gang-related shooting triggers safety focus
September 28, 2009 by Claire Knight
Recent gang-related melee ended with Skyline College being locked down after a student was shot in a campus parking lot.
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School officials burn down a dorm — on purpose
September 20, 2009 by Claire Knight
School officials torched a makeshift dorm room recently at the University of Albany — and they invited students to watch it burn.
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Safety warning: Recall on stadium pole lights
September 12, 2009 by Claire Knight
Before football players take the field and fans fill the stands this season, it’s more important than ever to inspect those light towers — and double-check the company that manufactured the poles.
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3 easy tweaks improved school’s emergency notification system
September 4, 2009 by Claire Knight
Classes are back in session. But is your school’s emergency notification system ready? Now’s the time to tweak safety notification policies — before an emergency comes up.
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Reading, writing … and self-defense
August 28, 2009 by Geneva Reid
For a growing number of students, knowing how to handle yourself in the case of robbery or assault will not only keep you safe – it may get you a couple of credits.
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Violent hazing: No longer just sports and frats
July 30, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Think hazing is limited to college sports and fraternities? Guess again.
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What if …?
July 23, 2009 by Geneva Reid
If there were a crime on your campus or a tornado or hurricane … would your school be ready to handle it? Not according to the results of a recent study.
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