Campus Safety Conference attendees are invited to tour HID’s Austin-based facility on the last day of the event.
Amy Rock
Amy is Campus Safety’s Executive Editor. Prior to joining the editorial team in 2017, she worked in both events and digital marketing.
Amy has many close relatives and friends who are teachers, motivating her to learn and share as much as she can about campus security. She has a minor in education and has worked with children in several capacities, further deepening her passion for keeping students safe.
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2025 Campus Safety Conference Resource Center
Register for this summer’s 2025 Campus Safety Conference in Austin and save the date for this fall’s CSC at EDspaces in Columbus, Ohio!
Armed Teen Arrested at Kennesaw State University
The 17-year-old was found asleep in a stairwell outside the Austin Residence Complex, the buildings where are a Kennesaw State student was fatally shot a year prior.
10 Killed in Austrian School Shooting
Ten people were killed and 11 were injured when a 21-year-old former student opened fire at BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in Austria.
Education Department Pays Over $7 Million a Month to Employees on Forced Leave
A recent analysis also calculated the Education Department has already paid $21 million to employees who haven’t been able to work since March.
LA ICE Raids: LAUSD to Enhance Security at Graduation Ceremonies
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said security perimeters will be set up and campus police will be deployed to protect undocumented students and families.
3 Michigan State Shooting Victims Settle with School for $30 Million
Three people were killed and five others were wounded in a Feb. 13, 2023, mass shooting at Michigan State University.
Which States Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools?
As of June 2025, 21 states and Washington, D.C., have signed or already enacted laws or policies regarding student cell phone usage in K-12 classrooms.
2 Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Dangerous Fungus Into U.S.
A criminal complaint alleges the Chinese researchers planned to study the fungus at a University of Michigan lab last summer.
House v. NCAA Settlement: Colleges Can Now Pay Athletes
Opponents of the House v. NCAA settlement have long voiced concerns regarding its potential impact on gender equity and Title IX.
Texas Governor Approves $430 Million for School Safety
The $8.5 billion school funding bill also allocates $4.2 billion for teacher and staff pay raises and $1.3 billion for operational costs.
2025 Campus Safety Conference Discounted Hotel Rate Ends July 7
The 2025 Campus Safety Conference is taking place at Hilton Austin, making it the most convenient choice for lodging.
