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When Creative Writing Provides a Clue
Va. Tech killer's assignments set off alarm bells -- and illustrate the quandary faced by many a professor.
Action and Realism on Security
Recent years have seen colleges add safety measures, but experts warn about unrealistic expectations in wake of this week's tragedy.
Safeguarding Campuses
Shooting at Duquesne reignites debate over which security measures are prudent and which are intrusive.
Hunter Settles Suicide Suit
Payment awarded to student who was barred from dorm after taking pills, and college will review its mental health policy.
Plot to Kill a Colleague
Va. prosecutors charge community college professor in scheme apparently prompted by sexual harassment complaint.
Errors of Admission?
Tragic murder sets off lawsuit and debate over who is responsible for protecting students from criminals.
After a Suicide
One college's officials describe the grief, the duties and the debates after a student took his own life in a highly visible way.
Counseling Crisis
Colleges face legal backlash when they bar students who report suicidal feelings or other serious psychological problems.