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Five Wounded in Virginia State University Shooting as Campus Lockdown Lifts
crime9 days ago

Five Wounded in Virginia State University Shooting as Campus Lockdown Lifts

Five people were wounded in a shooting near Virginia State University’s Quad Annexes, with at least one victim later confirmed to be a student. The campus was locked down and later reopened as investigators, aided by the ATF and Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, pursued multiple suspects. Victims were hospitalized; one student was released after being treated. No ongoing threat to the campus was reported as classes began and safety resources were offered.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#campus-safety#crime#gun-violence
education3 months ago

Cornell Ad Hoc Committee Affirms Civil-Discourse Boundaries After April Incident

Cornell's Ad Hoc Special Committee completed its review of the April 30 incident involving President Kotlikoff, confirming CUPD's investigation was unbiased, noting no criminal charges were warranted by the Tompkins County DA and that Kotlikoff chose not to pursue a student complaint; appropriate action was taken against non-students; the university reaffirms that expressive activity must be peaceful and within the law, emphasizing civil debate and responsible leadership during campus discourse.

via Cornell University|
#campus-safety#civil-discourse#cupd-investigation
Cornell President condemns harassment after campus confrontation following debate
education3 months ago

Cornell President condemns harassment after campus confrontation following debate

Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff denounced a harassment and intimidation incident after a campus Israel-Palestine debate, describing the followers who shouted, recorded, and blocked his car as engaging in intimidation—not protest—and underscoring the university’s commitment to civil discourse and safety on campus.

via Cornell University|
#campus-safety#civil-discourse#cornell
Man found dead near Sproul Hall on UC Berkeley campus; no affiliation or foul play suspected
local4 months ago

Man found dead near Sproul Hall on UC Berkeley campus; no affiliation or foul play suspected

A deceased man was found in the bushes near Sproul Hall on the UC Berkeley campus. Authorities say he likely was not affiliated with the university, and there are no obvious signs of foul play. The Alameda County coroner's office will determine the cause of death, and the man's name has not been released. Campus counseling resources were offered to students.

via The Berkeley Scanner|
#campus-safety#coroner#local
crime4 months ago

Downtown Iowa City shooting injures five near University of Iowa

Five people were wounded in a shooting during a fight in downtown Iowa City near the University of Iowa, including three students; one victim is in critical condition and four are stable. As of Sunday morning, no arrests had been made. Police released photos of persons of interest as they investigate, which occurred in a nightlife district by a pedestrian mall. University President Barbara Wilson said support is available for those affected.

via Politico|
#campus-safety#crime#iowa-city
Champaign tightens campus alcohol rules ahead of Illini-Iowa Elite Eight
sports4 months ago

Champaign tightens campus alcohol rules ahead of Illini-Iowa Elite Eight

Champaign officials issued an emergency order restricting alcohol service around the University of Illinois campus for Saturday's Elite Eight game against Iowa to curb postgame celebrations, limiting containers to plastic/paper/aluminum, banning certain takeout sales and deliveries, and capping bulk purchases with extra police presence; Illinois seeks its first Final Four since 2005 and Iowa its first since 1980.

via The Guardian|
#campus-safety#champaign#illinois