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UPDATE: Police Release Timeline Leading Up to University of Idaho Student Murders

The U of I student deaths are being investigated as homicides.

Drugging, Sexual Assault Reports Prompt Cornell to Pause Fraternity Parties

At least four students have been drugged over the past several weeks at fraternity parties, and the sexual assault happened last weekend.

USC Advisory Board Urges More Oversight of Campus Public Safety

A review of USC DPS data found that stops of Black people accounted for 31.7% of all stops despite African Americans making up only 1% of the people around the Health Sciences campus and 12% of the University Park campus.

University of Minnesota Beefs Up Security Measures, Includes Installation of Security Kiosks

U of M’s security revamp includes several steps, giving students and staff greater peace of mind and quick connections to security personnel throughout campus.

CSUSD Neighbors Complain About Out-of-Control Off-Campus Parties

Since January, CSUSD hasn’t suspended any students but has contacted 215 of them about violating the school’s coronavirus policies.

Police Break Up Massive Party Near CU Boulder Campus

Authorities estimate that nearly 800 people attended the CU Boulder party. Responding officers were injured and vehicles were damaged.

UPDATE: University of Minnesota to Limit Relationship with Minneapolis PD

The death of George Floyd has prompted UMN to limit its ties to the city’s law enforcement agency. Ohio State students are also pressuring OSU to cut ties with Columbus PD.

Clemson Students Threw Party with 100 Despite COVID-19 Crisis

City police broke up the party. Clemson University police have been asked to communicate to students the need for them to practice social distancing.

Liberty University Students Return to Campus Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Lynchburg mayor calls Liberty University’s decision to bring back students “reckless.”

Officer Shoots Georgia Regents U. Student in Dorm