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Penn Boosts Security After Random Attacks Near Campus
The University of Pennsylvania is increasing security after a series of random attacks where students and residents are being struck on the head near campus.
Kevin Peterson
Kevin Peterson is a national correspondent covering campus safety and university administration. He reports on emergency preparedness, institutional response to crises, and policies affecting student well-being in higher education.
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University of Utah Crime Report Shows Rise in Assaults
The University of Utah's annual safety report for 2025 shows a sharp rise in aggravated assaults, fondling cases, and vehicle thefts compared to last year.
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Truett McConnell University Awaits Decision on President
Truett McConnell University's Board of Trustees will announce a decision on its suspended president's future following a third-party misconduct investigation.
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Unauthorized Group Removed from Tennessee State University
An unauthorized group was swiftly removed from Tennessee State University's campus after demonstrating with inflammatory signs without a permit.
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Group Removed from TSU Campus Over Unauthorized Protest
Tennessee State University officials removed an unpermitted group from its campus after they attempted to stage a demonstration without authorization.
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Notre Dame Probes Misconduct Claims Against Former Rector
The University of Notre Dame has launched an external investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against a former rector, Rev. Thomas King, C.S.C.
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Southern University Building Reopens After Evacuation
Southern University's John W. Fisher Hall was evacuated on Monday after a suspicious item was found, but reopened after authorities deemed the area safe.
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Jahangirnagar University Refutes Preacher's Claims
Jahangirnagar University has formally denied allegations made by religious preacher Amir Hamza, stating his claims of being a student and witnessing misconduct are false.
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UNCW to Reopen With Heightened Security After Threat
The University of North Carolina Wilmington will reopen its campus on Monday with enhanced security after unsubstantiated online threats led to a shutdown.
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UNCW Investigates Source of False Gunman Reports After Lockdown
UNCW is investigating false gunman reports that caused a two-hour campus lockdown. Classes were canceled as officials search for the source of the alarm.
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UNCW Cancels Classes After Gunman Report Is False Alarm
UNCW has canceled all Friday classes after a campus-wide lockdown prompted by false reports of a gunman. Law enforcement confirmed the threat was unfounded.