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Students and faculty members at public and private universities in Texas could be allowed to carry concealed handguns into classrooms, dormitories and other buildings under a bill passed by the Texas Legislature.

A task force has issued 21 recommendations to combat sexual assaults on Virginia's college and university campuses.

Georgia's public university system plans to implement a system-wide safety initiative to ensure student safety.

 Nearly one in five college women were victims of rape or attempted rape during their freshmen year says a new study.  

RaShall M. Brackney has been named chief of the George Washington University Police Department.

Reports of sex offenses on college campuses provided to the Education Department have nearly doubled over a five-year period.

Marquette's public safety department is becoming a police department this week.

Texas colleges would be required to establish firm policies for dealing with sexual assault -- including defining punishment for violations and protocol for reporting and responding to reports  -- under a bill passed by the Texas House. 

Brian Miller, former Hammond Chief of Police, has assumed responsibilities as Director of Public Safety at Purdue University Calumet and Purdue University North Central.