Safety

Students want colleges to call themselves “sanctuary campuses” as a show of support for undocumented students. Higher ed leaders balk at the term.

A March 5 webinar by the Presidents’ Alliance identified strategies institutions can take to aid undocumented, immigrant, refugee and international students.

Three federal departments are reviewing contracts with the university worth more than $54 million, while a task force investigates claims of discrimination against Jewish students.

Advocates for victims of sexual violence said the decision would put students at greater risk of harassment while conservative lawmakers and advocates applauded the move, arguing it would make students safer.

An appeals court ruled that DACA is unlawful but limited the scope and stayed the ruling, so students shouldn’t see any immediate changes.