Downtown Dallas is getting a makeover, and education is at the heart of it. Dallas College is shaking things up with plans to redesign its El Centro Campus, a key player in the area for over 50 years. The college has picked four teams to compete for the project, with proposals expected in December. This isn't just about new buildings; it's about creating a space that...
A man from New Jersey, Jon Cannon, is now behind bars in Florida. He got 17 years in prison for a 2021 crime. He snuck into a college dorm and touched a sleeping student inappropriately. This wasn't his first time doing something like this. He had already spent time in jail in New Jersey. That was for similar crimes at two different colleges in 2015 and 2016. One vi...
Texas lawmakers have started looking into how public universities handle student speech. This comes after some students reacted strongly to the death of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk. The first meeting happened on a Thursday morning. The committee was created because some students seemed to make fun of or celebrate Kirk's death. Lawmakers want to talk about how ...
Denver Water is making a significant shift, planning to build a new operations campus in the Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. This move is tied to the Denver Broncos' plans for a new stadium and entertainment district. The utility has agreed to provide 25 acres of its current campus to the Broncos, who will cover the relocation costs. The new campus will be spread acros...
At Harvard University, a significant number of students feel like outsiders due to their political beliefs. These students, who lean towards the right, describe a campus environment that often seems unwelcoming to their views. They point out that rules seem to be enforced differently depending on the political leanings of the student groups involved. For instance, o...
At Ahlia University in Bahrain, the layout of the campus plays a big role in how students connect. It's not just about buildings and paths. The design of open spaces, seating areas, and even the placement of trees can make a difference in how students interact. Think about it. If there are cozy spots to hang out, students are more likely to chat and build friendships...
In the early hours of Friday morning, a peaceful night on the University of New Mexico campus turned into a scene of panic. A shooting at a student housing center left one person dead and another injured. The university quickly shut down its main campus in Albuquerque, urging everyone to stay put and avoid the area. The person responsible for the shooting is still o...
Columbia University is facing serious questions about how its leaders handled concerns over antisemitism on campus. The House Education Committee is looking into messages from university officials that seemed to dismiss fears about growing antisemitic sentiment. Republicans in Congress want answers. They sent a letter to Columbia's acting president, Claire Shipman, ...
A lawsuit has been filed against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) by a former student and an instructor. They claim the university did not take action against antisemitism on campus after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel. The instructor, Lior Alon, and the former student, William Sussman, both Jewish, say the school ignored a rise in hatre...
Federal funding can change how colleges handle sexual violence reports. The Office on Violence Against Women's Campus Program grant is one such funding source. It is designed to support colleges in addressing sexual violence on their campuses. This program has been studied to see how it affects the reporting of sexual violence crimes. The study looked at data fro...