campus safety

Wave of Threats Forces HBCUs Across the South to Lock Down, Cancel Classes

Sep 12, 2025

A wave of threats targeting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) on Sept. 11 triggered emergency lockdowns, shelter-in-place orders, and widespread class cancellations across campuses in Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, Florida, and Louisiana. Alabama State University, Hampton University, Virginia State University, Southern University & A&M College, Bethune-Cookman University, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Morris…
NC A&T Student Detained After Shooting Inside Residence Hall

Apr 17, 2024

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) campus was rocked by an alleged shooting incident late Sunday night, April 14. Gunshots rang out inside the freshman residence hall, Barbee Hall, around 11:30 p.m. According to reports from WFMY News 2, the incident involved a single gunshot fired on the second floor of Barbee…
Lawsuit Challenges Columbia University’s Decision To Suspend 2 Out Of 20 Student Groups That Took Part In Gaza Protest

Mar 18, 2024

A coalition of more than 20 student groups at Columbia University has taken legal action against the institution for what they perceive as unjust suspensions of two student organizations following a protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza. In November, students staged a demonstration demanding the university’s administration to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and…

Wave of Threats Forces HBCUs Across the South to Lock Down, Cancel Classes