Crime

How Another University Coped

Submitted by Elizabeth Redden on April 17, 2007 - 4:00am
Nearly 20 years ago, 35 Syracuse U. students died while aboard Pan Am Flight 103. The university is still responding.

Action and Realism on Security

Submitted by Scott Jaschik on April 18, 2007 - 4:00am
Section: 
Students and Violence
Recent years have seen colleges add safety measures, but experts warn about unrealistic expectations in wake of this week's tragedy.

Another Campus Danger

Submitted by Elia Powers on April 18, 2007 - 4:00am
While gun violence is the safety issue of the day, off-campus fires afflict many more campuses. 

When Creative Writing Provides a Clue

Submitted by Elizabeth Redden on April 18, 2007 - 4:00am
Section: 
Students and Violence
Va. Tech killer's assignments set off alarm bells -- and illustrate the quandary faced by many a professor.

Evaluating the Response

Submitted by Andy Guess on April 18, 2007 - 4:00am
In the aftermath of Virginia Tech shootings, questions arise about university's key decisions and communications strategy.

Persona Non Grata -- for All to See

Submitted by Scott Jaschik on April 27, 2007 - 4:00am
Post-Virginia Tech, U. of Northern Colorado creates Web site with names and photos of those barred from campus.

Just a Google Search Away

Submitted by Andy Guess on May 16, 2007 - 4:00am
Why didn't search firm hired by Mary Washington uncover what turned up in a simple query about its soon-to-be-fired president?

Professor's Got a Gun

Submitted by Doug Lederman on June 25, 2007 - 4:00am

Next time, if an unhinged student chooses a campus in Las Vegas or Reno instead of Blacksburg, Va., Stavros Anthony wants Nevada’s colleges and universities to be prepared. After April's shootings at Virginia Tech, the Las Vegas police captain and member of the Nevada Board of Regents proposed that the Nevada System of Higher Education protect itself against a similar attack, in part, by enabling faculty and staff members to become reserve police officers.

President Behind Bars

Submitted by Andy Guess on July 2, 2007 - 4:00am
Head of a Montana college is arrested and charged with battery -- and the board of trustees backs him.

Beer, Brotherhood and Guns

Submitted by Jennifer Epstein on July 23, 2007 - 4:00am
Section: 
Students and Violence
Recent incidents point to the potentially tragic presence of weapons at fraternities.

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