2018 Year in Review: Top 10 University Security Stories
As 2019 approaches, let’s take a look back at the most read university security articles on Campus Safety this year.
College Safety
John Jay Professors Accused of Selling Drugs, Rape and Prostituting Students
A criminal investigation has been opened to look into accusations against multiple John Jay College faculty members made by two female students.
Anti-Hazing Bill Says All Hazing Crimes Must be Reported
Press Release
Congressman Lance leads the Report and Educate About Hazing Act to make sure anti-hazing measures are effective on college campuses.
Baylor Legal Fees Rise After Sexual Assault Lawsuits
Baylor University’s legal fees have skyrocketed over the past few years due to multiple lawsuits, investigations and settlements involving sexual assault and other issues.
Parents of Penn State Hazing Victim Settle with Fraternity
After the Penn State hazing incident in 2017 involving the death of 19-year-old Timothy Piazza, the victim’s family has settled with the fraternity.
National Organization Governing Fraternities Bans Alcohol
The NIC has banned fraternities from serving hard alcohol at chapter events in an effort to reduce alcohol abuse and hazing tragedies.
UVA Bans Jason Kessler, Organizer of Deadly Charlottesville Rally
Kessler was met with protesters as he visited UVA’s law library twice in eight days to allegedly prepare for upcoming court cases.
Don’t Rely on ‘Safest Colleges’ Lists to Gauge Campus Security
Lists that claim to rank the ‘Safest Colleges’ in America are misleading. Students and parents must do their homework to find a campus that is truly secure and right for them.
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