In recent weeks, the University of Houston community has been deeply affected by a series of crimes on its main campus, sparking widespread concern among students, faculty and parents. While the university has responded with increased security guard presence and other measures, the situation underscores a nationwide concern regarding campus safety. No school can be…

There are currently more than 20 million students enrolled in college courses, according to the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) National Center for Education Statistics. Many schools require that first-year students live on campus. The dorm is a great way to meet new friends, form study groups and it provides easy access to classes and…

It will be 50 years this August since the tragic shooting at the University of Texas that claimed 14 lives and injured 32 others. “Tower,” a documentary scheduled to air later this year, recounts the events of that day and places school security once again at the center of media attention. Sadly, violent acts like…