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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Brown University implements a new campus safety plan following a December incident, introducing card access, expanded blue light phones, security cameras, and enhanced training.
A recent shooting at Brown University has reignited the national debate on campus safety, prompting a federal investigation under the Clery Act and a review of security protocols.
Brown University is under federal investigation for potential campus safety violations following a deadly shooting that killed two students and injured nine.
Authorities have released new video in the search for the gunman who killed two students and wounded nine at Brown University, as the campus mourns.
West Virginia University will proceed with final exams starting Dec. 15 despite a winter storm, urging flexibility for students and staff facing travel issues.
Two people are dead and eight others are in critical condition after a shooting on the Brown University campus in Providence, Rhode Island, during final exams.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has finalized a $27.5 million budget cut, which will eliminate four academic programs and reduce staff across several colleges.
Eastern Illinois University has resumed normal operations after a report of an armed person on campus Monday was investigated and found to be unfounded.
Franklin & Marshall College has canceled Monday classes after a transformer malfunction caused a major power outage, forcing a residence hall to close.
North Dakota State University President David Cook is a final candidate for the top leadership role at Iowa State University, a move he calls a 'homecoming'.
An early morning fire at the University of Iowa's Daum Residence Hall led to the temporary evacuation of 50 students. No injuries were reported.
New research reveals a startling reversal: college women now face a 74% higher risk of sexual violence than their non-enrolled peers, with on-campus risk tripling.
An Arizona State University student is recovering from serious, non-life-threatening injuries after a fall from a second-story dorm window during an attempted stunt.
The University of Virginia is on high alert after an emergency notification warned of an "active attacker with a gun" near the Shannon Library on Monday.
An intentional explosion at Harvard University's Medical Campus has triggered a major investigation. Two individuals were seen fleeing the scene; no injuries were reported.
The University of Pennsylvania is investigating a fraudulent and highly offensive email sent to students, faculty, and alumni that attacked the school's policies.
Lincoln University canceled classes for a day of healing after a homecoming shooting left one person dead and six injured. An investigation is ongoing.
Dozens of students at an Oregon middle school were served pretzels contaminated with an industrial oven cleaner, prompting a full investigation by the district.
Milwaukee Area Technical College Downtown Campus went on lockdown after masked individuals reportedly entered the building. Police responded quickly, cleared the campus, and found no ongoing threat. A
Dozens of sixth-grade students at Fowler Middle School in Tigard, Oregon, were mistakenly served pretzels contaminated with oven cleaner during lunch.
