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The Purdue Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Mitch Daniels interim president after President Mung Chiang announced he would leave Purdue to become Northwestern's president; Daniels will assume interim duties July 1 and will lead during the search for a permanent successor.
The University of Washington community is mourning 19-year-old student Juniper Blessing, who was killed earlier this week, as memorials appear and grow across the UW campus.
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.
Authorities say an overnight shooting near the University of Iowa campus produced multiple confirmed victims. Police have restricted the area around College and Clinton streets as investigators work to determine what happened and tally those injured, while urging people to avoid the area.
Google's New York office was temporarily closed after a credible bed bug outbreak was detected, possibly linked to stuffed animals on the campus, prompting a company-wide response including inspections and employee reports, with past infestations dating back to 2010.
Campus, a college startup backed by Sam Altman, has appointed former Meta AI VP Jerome Pesenti as CTO and acquired his AI platform Sizzle AI to enhance personalized education, aiming to disrupt community colleges with innovative, accessible degree programs. The company has raised over $100 million and serves over 3,000 students.
Pro-Hamas student groups across various universities plan nationwide protests on October 7, marking the second anniversary of Hamas's attack, with some protests potentially turning destructive, highlighting the ongoing tensions and the response of university administrations to anti-Semitism.
The campus lockdown was lifted after a false gun report; initially, students were asked to shelter in place while police investigated a suspicious report, but it was later confirmed to be a false alarm.
Students at Utah Valley University returned to campus after the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with many creating memorials and trying to support each other as they resume their daily lives and learn to navigate their new reality.
A shooting at the University of New Mexico's campus resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy, with an 18-year-old suspect in custody; the incident occurred during a video game session in student housing, and authorities believe it was an isolated event.
University leaders, including Georgetown's interim president, faced congressional questioning over persistent antisemitism on campuses, with discussions highlighting incidents, university responses, and political motives behind focusing on antisemitism and diversity issues.
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.
Columbia University president Nemat Shafik is set to testify about the school's response to antisemitic incidents on campus following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The House Education Committee hearing comes after a report of increased antisemitic incidents on college campuses. The hearing follows a previous one where presidents of other universities were grilled on campus antisemitism. Tensions have continued to escalate at Columbia University, and the school is under investigation for its response to antisemitism.
The Anti-Defamation League has given failing grades to Harvard and 12 other universities for their policies to protect Jewish students from antisemitism on campus, with only two schools receiving an "A" grade. Reports of antisemitism on college campuses in the US have surged following Hamas' terror attack on Israel, prompting an unprecedented number of Title VI investigations by the Education Department. The ADL also praised Brandeis and Elon University for their efforts to combat antisemitism and encouraged dialogue, while emphasizing the need for all campuses to ensure the safety and support of Jewish students.
A shooting occurred at Alabama A&M University's Knight Complex West, resulting in one person being injured and transported to the hospital. It is unclear whether the injured person was a student or an officer. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is taking over the investigation, and there is currently no threat to the campus. Officials are advising people to avoid the area until further notice.