Cornell Lawsuit Tests Campus Sexual Assault Accountability
#CampusSafety #TitleIXA Cornell lawsuit raises whether universities must protect students reporting sexual assault even without criminal charges. Attorney Baine Kerr explains campus obligations as advocates question if legal action will force safer policies and accountability. read more
19-Year-Old Arrested in VSU Shooting That Wounded Five
#VirginiaShooting #CampusSafetyA 19-year-old suspect was arrested hiding in a closet after five people were wounded in a Virginia State University shooting. Authorities filed eight felony warrants, though no motive is known. The campus lockdown was lifted. read more
Virginia State University Shooting Wounds Five, Suspects Sought
#VirginiaShooting #CampusSafetyFive people were shot at Virginia State University early Saturday, prompting a search for multiple suspects. One victim is critical; others have non-life-threatening injuries. Police urge avoiding the area as classes approach Monday. read more
Critical failure let ODU gunman enroll despite ISIS ties
#VirginiaShooting #CampusSafetyAn ODU student with an ISIS-linked past was readmitted due to a "critical failure" in Virginia law, which bars pre-admission criminal checks. He later killed a heroic ROTC instructor, prompting urgent safety reforms. read more
California colleges secretly stockpile AR-15s, stun grenades
#CampusSafety #PoliceAccountabilityCalifornia's public colleges amassed AR-15s, stun grenades, and LRADs while failing to comply with a 2021 transparency law requiring public oversight. Many schools lacked required inventories and forums, sparking student protests against campus militarization. read more
UCLA assault suspect arrested with zip ties, rope
#UCLA #CampusSafetyA 29-year-old homeless man, Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, was arrested for assaulting multiple UCLA female students, found with zip ties, duct tape, and rope. He faces charges including robbery, sexual battery, and attempted kidnapping. read more
Two Unrelated Deaths at UC Berkeley Under Investigation
#UCBerkeley #CampusSafetyTwo deaths occurred within 24 hours at UC Berkeley: a student fell from a residence hall, and an unidentified man was found near Sproul Plaza. Officials believe they are unrelated, with no foul play suspected in either case. read more
Cadets Stab Gunman to Save Lives in Campus Attack
#CampusSafety #HeroicResponseROTC cadets at Old Dominion University used pocket knives to stab and disarm a gunman who fatally shot their instructor. The attacker, a former ISIS supporter, was killed. The cadets then administered first aid to the wounded. read more
ROTC Heroes Stop ISIS-Linked Campus Shooter
#CampusSafety #HeroicResponseAn ROTC student stabbed and stopped a shooter who killed an instructor and injured two at Old Dominion University. The attacker, a former ISIS supporter, was subdued by students. The FBI is investigating the incident as terrorism. read more
Shooting at Old Dominion University Leaves Two Injured
#CampusSafety #VirginiaShootingA gunman is dead and two people are injured after an active shooter incident at Old Dominion University in Virginia. The shooting occurred in Constant Hall, prompting a campus lockdown and canceled classes. The FBI is assisting local authorities. read more
#UCLA #CampusSafety
Police officers in riot gear were on UCLA campus last week amid protests and violence, including attacks on pro-Palestinian demonstrators. UCLA responds with a new campus safety office to better protect the community and investigate security processes. read more
#ColumbiaUniversity #CampusSafety
A Jewish student has sued Columbia University for failing to ensure campus safety during protests against the Israel-Hamas war. The lawsuit alleges violence, harassment, and hate speech targeting Jewish students. Protesters have been asked to disband by the university. read more