Latest Universities Headlines
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Ex-Athletes: Ohio State Doc Groped, Ogled Men for Years
Jul 9 2018 // On paper, Richard Strauss was a well-regarded Ohio State University physician who examined young athletes for decades as a team doctor and sports-medicine researcher. Some former athletes recall him differently:...
Reward Upped to $20K for Artifacts Stolen in 1980 from University of Alabama
Jul 9 2018 // The reward for information leading to the recovery of more 260 artifacts stolen from the University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park decades ago has been increased from $15,000 to $20,000. Dr. Jim Knight,...
University of Washington to Pay $123K to Settle Free-Speech Lawsuit
Jul 2 2018 // The University of Washington will pay $122,500 to settle a lawsuit filed after the college billed a Republican club security fees for a rally. The UW College Republicans sued, saying the bill for $17,000 to cover security...
Connecticut College Savings Plan Accounts Breached, $1.4M Taken
Jun 29 2018 // State Treasurer Denise Nappier announced Wednesday that 21 Connecticut Higher Education Trust college savings accounts were recently breached, resulting in more than $1.4 million in unauthorized withdrawals. Nappier said...
Hanover Stone Names Shew Holland Higher Education Practice Leader in Dallas
Jun 29 2018 // Risk management services firm, Hanover Stone Partners, has tapped Ellen Shew Holland to lead its newly established national higher education practice. She is based in Dallas. Shew Holland will lead a practice that will...
Washington State University Football Player’s Brain was Damaged at Suicide
Jun 27 2018 // The family of the Washington State University football player who died of suicide in January said the 21-year-old quarterback had extensive brain damage that’s been linked to concussions from playing the sport. Tyler...
University of Texas to Settle Ex-Coach’s Discrimination Lawsuit
Jun 21 2018 // The University of Texas has agreed to settle a race and sexual discrimination lawsuit filed by former women’s track coach Bev Kearney. Kearney attorney Jody Mask on Wednesday told The Associated Press that the case...
University of Washington to Pay $123K to Settle Free-Speech Lawsuit
Jun 20 2018 // The University of Washington will pay $122,500 to settle a lawsuit filed after the college billed a Republican club security fees for a rally. The UW College Republicans sued, saying the bill for $17,000 to cover security...
Univ. of North Dakota Sued for Discrimination by Former Women’s Hockey Players
Jun 15 2018 // Eleven former University of North Dakota women’s hockey players have filed a discrimination lawsuit seeking to reinstate the program that was cut 15 months ago. The federal complaint filed against the North Dakota...
University of Minnesota Sued by Former, Current Football Players
Jun 12 2018 // Nine black former and current University of Minnesota football players who say their rights were violated in a sexual misconduct investigation sued the school on Friday, alleging they are victims of racial and gender...
Cornell University Risk Manager on Active Shooter Preparedness on Campus
Jun 4 2018 // How to manage active shooter risks on campuses is a top concern for risk managers. Craig McAllister, director of risk management, Cornell University, told attendees at the recent RIMS Annual Conference in San Antonio,...
Dean at University of Wisconsin Accused of Harassment Resurfaces at 2 Other Schools
May 23 2018 // A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point official who handled sexual misconduct complaints and resigned when he was accused of sexually harassing a woman on campus in 2015, went on to hold positions handling similar...
Texas Mutual Distributing $1M in Safety Education Grants to 10 Colleges
May 8 2018 // Austin-based workers’ compensation insurer, Texas Mutual Insurance Co., is awarding $1 million in grants to 10 colleges across Texas to fund workplace safety courses for employers, workers and the general...
Instructor Sues Oregon University over Racial Discrimination
May 2 2018 // An instructor has filed a lawsuit against Northwest Christian University in Eugene, Ore. alleging the school wrongly fired him while he was on medical leave because of work-related stress. The Register-Guard reports Johnny...
University of Minnesota Settles Harassment Complaints for Nearly $300K
May 1 2018 // Newly released documents show the University of Minnesota paid nearly $300,000 to settle sexual harassment complaints related to former athletic director Norwood Teague. He resigned in 2015 after two high-ranking...
U. of Wisconsin-Madison Team Wins 2018 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge
Apr 17 2018 // A team of students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UWM) have won the 2018 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge, the Spencer Educational Foundation reports. Case study provider Andrew Bent, risk manager at Sage...
Yiannopoulos’ Louisiana State University Speech Canceled for Lack of Insurance
Apr 12 2018 // Organizers say right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos will not speak at Louisiana State University after failing to acquire proper insurance for the event. The Advocate reports that student group College Republicans at...
How Medical Marijuana Reduces Opioid Use; Saves Lives, Money
Apr 3 2018 // Medical marijuana laws could be a boon to those battling the opioid epidemic, according to researchers who have identified a link between increased access to medical marijuana and a reduction in opioid prescriptions. The...
Tennessee Reports 60% Increase in DUIs at College Campuses
Mar 19 2018 // The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says reported DUI offenses on college campuses in the state have increased by more than 60 percent. The TBI said in a Thursday statement that its annual crime study detailing the...
Rescue Efforts Continue After Florida University Pedestrian Bridge Collapse
Mar 16 2018 // A new pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a highway at a Miami-area college Thursday, crushing at least five vehicles under massive slabs. Several people were seen being loaded into ambulances and authorities launched search...
