Campus Safety

At least 21 colleges and universities announce campus closures following Hurricane Idalia

As the hurricane lands in the United States, it will be carving its path through Florida and up through coastal Georgia and the Carolinas. 

Here are 2 campus safety measures colleges are buying into

Institutions are displaying a revamped focus to strengthen student safety measures, many of which are bolstered by emerging technologies.

Are Northwestern’s recent athletic firings indicative of a deeper problem?

Northwestern's recent allegations call to mind a case two years ago that also alleged racist behavior and sexual harassment against student athletes.

How should colleges respond to the recent surge in swatting incidents?

Since the beginning of April, at least 27 higher education institutions have received calls about an active shooter, a hostage situation or a bomb threat, only to discover they were fake or unfounded once police arrived on the scene. Some officials believe we need to change our conception of swatting incidents entirely.

Educators are on the frontlines for campus emergencies and they need help

From active shooter emergencies to extreme weather events, the need for advanced campus safety technology has never been greater and the stakes have never been higher.

Taking Action Now To Prevent Future Tragedy: A Systematic Approach to Securing Your Campus

Wednesday, April 19 at 2 pm ET

Learn about the "5Ps", a step-by-step approach to developing and implementing measures to secure your campus and keeping students, staff, and visitors safe from active shooters and more. The concept of the “5Ps” presented in this webinar is universally applicable.

Sexual assaults prompt Republicans, Democrats to relaunch Campus Safety bill

In 2020, the Association of American Universities, under the watch of then President Mary Sue Coleman, released a report on the state of sexual...

How 3 universities are reacting to gun violence outside their campuses

Day after day this semester, gun violence has gripped the city of Philadelphia in areas just outside Temple University’s campus. The headlines speak for...

If pandemic is ‘over,’ how should college leaders respond to future COVID issues?

Strong messaging, partnering on clinics and testing, and reviewing safety protocols should all be considered, says ACHA COVID-19 Task Force leader.

FAMU students file lawsuit against state of Florida, claiming favoritism of white institutions

They allege a lack of funding and infrastructure improvements over three decades, and they say that was the result of bias against HBCUs.

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