University Communications Last month, lawmakers in Virginia overwhelmingly passed a bill known as “Adam’s Law.” The legislation is named for Adam Oakes, a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University who died...
March 30, 2022
In 2007, a seemingly normal spring day on campus turned into a whirlwind of events leading to loss, lawsuits and learning for the Rider community. Gary DeVercelly Jr., an 18-year-old...
March 9, 2022
The Loudoun County Public Schools board has voted to update the school system’s Title IX policies, including requiring school district officials to immediately investigate any allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination...
March 3, 2022
Washington state lawmakers are working on a hazing-prevention bill that would put new restrictions on colleges, universities, and fraternities. "Sam's Law Act" cleared a final hurdle in the State Senate...
March 1, 2022
On Sunday afternoon, the anniversary of the death of Adam Oakes, 10 members of his family stood on West Clay Street, outside the red brick duplex where he died. Adam’s...
February 18, 2022
Washtenaw County officials are suing the Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Eastern Michigan University, saying the group has continued to throw dangerous alcohol-fueled parties, despite 15 reported sexual assaults in...