The Structure Whisperer

A pattern of underreporting of on-campus sexual assaults by universities and colleges across the United States has been uncovered by researchers. Some schools have continued to underreport even after being fined for violations of federal law, according to a study.

- Many universities undercount sexual assaults on campus, research finds – ScienceDaily

UMass Lowell is committed to the safety and well-being of its students, faculty, staff and visitors. When extreme weather conditions occur or are forecast, a team representing a cross-section of university functions works together to determine whether to close the campus or limit operations.

When those decisions are made, the Office of University Relations assists by communicating the details as determined by that team to the university community and the public. In doing so, University Relations uses a variety of communications platforms.

- University’s Snow Communications Policy

Fifty percent of students who graduated from Boston public high schools in 2007 and enrolled in college had earned a degree or another kind of postsecondary credential within six years, according to the report by the Boston Opportunity Agenda, a partnership between the city and philanthropic organizations.

By contrast, 42 percent of 2007 graduates from Boston charter schools had completed their postsecondary schooling within six years.

- Graduates of Boston’s city-run high schools top charter school peers on college completion rates - Metro - The Boston Globe