Safety & Security
Physical and network security are serious matters for today’s campus leaders. Here, you’ll find news related to student, faculty, and computer safety—including new initiatives, regulations, strategies, and technologies that can help keep your campus secure.
UAV technology for campus security being developed at University of Alabama
With campus safety and security in mind, engineering students at The University of Alabama in Huntsville are working with the campus police department to perfect unmanned aerial vehicle…
Students team up to stop computer hackers at UMaine competition
Computer giant Apple Inc. was attacked by hackers who infected employees’ computers, the Twitter account of Burger King was hit with online graffiti and a “MiniDuke” virus infiltrated…
MIT police officer, suspect dead after overnight Boston shootout
One of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing is dead after the killing of a university officer and a shootout with police, and a massive manhunt is…
Student charged in Texas college stabbing attack
A 20-year-old student went on a building-to-building stabbing attack at a Texas community college Tuesday, wounding at least 14 people — many in the face and neck —…
Student project creates a bomb scare
A student at Salem International University in West Virginia who tried to get creative by using a fake bomb in an English class presentation is in custody after…
How universities can leverage learning analytics
Higher education is a big business, and colleges and universities need reliable data to inform decisions that impact thousands of students and faculty each day. Learning analytics tools…