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Penn State cocaine case shakes campus culture as investigators tie two fraternities to trafficking
us-news19 days ago

Penn State cocaine case shakes campus culture as investigators tie two fraternities to trafficking

Prosecutors say a coordinated and highly profitable cocaine-trafficking operation centered on two Penn State fraternities has become a national story, even as many students say it hasn’t registered on campus beyond media coverage. With about 50,000 students on the main campus and more than 70 Greek organizations, the allegations highlight a national crime network linked to Greek life, while a senior described the situation as a campus rite of passage as investigators pursue the case.

via NBC News|
#campus#cocaine-trafficking#fraternities
Berkeley, Pelosi Launch Institute Aiming to Fortify American Democracy
campus2 months ago

Berkeley, Pelosi Launch Institute Aiming to Fortify American Democracy

UC Berkeley and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are launching the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy in January 2027 as a nonpartisan hub for research, teaching and civic engagement to tackle polarization, AI’s role in governance, and other democracy challenges, with Pelosi co-teaching a Congress course and the institute housing centers and fellowships supported by more than $35 million toward a $50 million endowment.

via University of California, Berkeley|
#ai-democracy#campus#civic-engagement
Cheder Chabad Florida Wins Permanent Campus After Two-Year Legal Journey
community3 months ago

Cheder Chabad Florida Wins Permanent Campus After Two-Year Legal Journey

After eviction and a lis pendens stalled its move, Cheder Chabad of Florida secured a confidential settlement that preserves its contract to buy a 10-acre, 65,000-square-foot campus off a South Florida highway. With the tenant vacating this summer, the school is set to close on its permanent home for the next school year, thanks to strong community support, though a substantial down payment remains to be raised to complete closing.

via COLlive|
#campus#cheder-chabad-florida#community
Cornell President's Car Incident Sparks Free-Speech Debate After Campus Incident
campus4 months ago

Cornell President's Car Incident Sparks Free-Speech Debate After Campus Incident

Video footage from a Cornell debate shows President Michael Kotlikoff backing out of a Day Hall parking space and striking two Students for a Democratic Cornell members as he left, after being followed and questioned about free expression. Kotlikoff says he waited for space and used safety features; the students allege harassment and intimidation, while the university and CUPD have not filed charges and have largely defended Kotlikoff’s account. The Sun reports the incident amid ongoing campus discourse on free speech.

via The Cornell Daily Sun|
#campus#car-incident#cornell-university
Laken Riley Case: Impact, Sentencing, and Controversy in Georgia
crime-and-safety1 year ago

Laken Riley Case: Impact, Sentencing, and Controversy in Georgia

The murder of Laken Riley on a trail in the University of Georgia's Oconee Forest Park has profoundly impacted students and nature lovers, prompting increased safety measures and heightened vigilance. Riley's killer, Jose Ibarra, was sentenced to life without parole. In response, UGA has implemented new emergency call stations and increased security presence, helping students feel safer. The tragedy has also led to a memorial for Riley, maintained by volunteers, serving as a somber reminder of the incident.

via CNN|
#campus#crime-and-safety#memorial