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Police: Shooting Deaths of Students Motivated by Parking Dispute

A Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization raised concerns about the motive and asked authorities to address speculation—much of it on social media—about possible anti-Muslim bias.

February 11, 2015

Students

Boyfriend Charged After Freshman Found Dead in Pa. Dorm

The boyfriend of a student found dead in a Pennsylvania university dormitory room was covered in blood and performing CPR when campus police arrived, according to an arrest affidavit.

February 9, 2015

Students

Prosecutor Visit Divides Saint Louis University Law School

An upcoming law school lecture by St. Louis County prosecutor Bob McCulloch is drawing criticism from some Saint Louis University students and professors who object to his handling of the investigation of Michael Brown’s shooting death in Ferguson.

February 9, 2015

Faculty & Staff

Scholars: Police, Black Community Disconnect Unresolved

Reports of a Norfolk State University student’s attack by a police dog last week has again brought the issue of police violence against the African-American community to the forefront.

February 5, 2015

Students

East Carolina Fraternity Suspended After Rape Report

A fraternity has asked its chapter at East Carolina University to suspend activities after a woman reported a rape last week.

February 2, 2015

Students

Higher Ed’s Super Bowl Dilemma: Go to Game or Pay for Dartmouth?

Hmm. But you can still drink a heck of a lot more at Dartmouth — for now.

February 1, 2015

Students

Colleges Meet in Nashville in Effort to Fight Sex Assaults

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A two-day summit focused on fighting sexual assaults at college campuses is drawing about 400 officials from 76 schools across Tennessee.

January 26, 2015

HBCUs

NYU Says it Erred in Not Immediately Reporting Alleged Assault

New York University said Wednesday it erred in not immediately reporting to police accusations that a student set a sleeping classmate on fire over the summer, then recorded her putting out the flames.

January 21, 2015

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At King Celebration, Sharpton Bridges Eras of Activism

Civil rights activist spoke of how Selma gave insight into the numerous behind-the-scenes struggles of many who ended up working together for the cause.

January 15, 2015

HBCUs

Warrant Issued for Mayor in Disappearance of 43 Students in Mexico

MEXICO CITY — Mexican officials have filed an arrest warrant for the former mayor of a southern city for the kidnapping of 43 teachers’ college students.

January 14, 2015

African-American

Race Relations at Forefront of National Debate

A poll indicated that 13% of those interviewed believed that race relations are the most important issue facing the nation.

January 13, 2015

Leadership & Policy

Ringleader in FAMU Hazing Death Sentenced to 6 Years

A former Florida A&M University band member was sentenced Friday to more than six years in prison for manslaughter and felony hazing in the death of a drum major, making him the first to receive prison time in the case.

January 11, 2015